On the Georgian checkpoint “Upper Lars” on the Russian side of the border appeared an armored personnel carrier with the military, which unfold the checkpoint. At the same time, all the customs posts of Georgia are transferred to a special mode of operation, the Georgian News portal writes.
It is noted that in the queue for entry into Georgia a panic, the rumor is rapidly spreading that the Russian military will check all the men who are trying to leave Russia so as not to fall under mobilization.
According to RBC, citing the FSB of Russia border control in North Ossetia, the Russian military at the checkpoint at the border with Georgia was sent in case people who stand in line decide to break through the border.
“BTR is moving there, but it is not moving to set the checkpoint, it is, roughly speaking, a reserve for any unforeseen case, if the reservists want to break through the checkpoint and leave the country without registration of any border formalities. Only for this purpose. No. no checkpoints will not be exhibited, ”the publication quotes the representative of the department.
It is reported that now the checkpoint is working normally and official restrictions on the departure of male recruitment have not yet been introduced.