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Georgian military base attacked during Saakashvili’s stay in Afghanistan

3 January 2013 14:28 (UTC+04:00)
Georgian military base attacked during Saakashvili’s stay in Afghanistan

An intense fire fight took place during the stay of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili at the Georgian military base at Shukvani in Afghanistan, the president's administration said on Thursday, Trend news agency reported.

Following the shooting the president, who conveyed New Year greetings to the Georgian military, contacted the soldiers at the frontline congratulating them with having repelled the Taliban attack. "We are very proud of you," he said.

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