Amidst the backdrop of a continuing crisis in Georgia's Oni municipality, rescue efforts, helmed by the Emergency Situations Management Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, press on with determination. Working tirelessly under the cover of night, special lighting illuminated their search in the disaster-hit area. As the operation enters its fifth day, the collective efforts see the involvement of diverse entities. Alongside fire-rescuers, two border police helicopters have rejoined the mission at daybreak. Additional support comes from police units, the Ministry of Defense, cinologists from the Emergency Situations Management Service, and the Ministry of Infrastructure's Roads Department. Employing advanced methods, drones and specialized ground equipment play a pivotal role in the ongoing search. To date, the dedicated teams have tragically recovered 18 bodies, underscoring the severity of the calamity.

According to the Emergency Situations Management Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a search-and-rescue operation was carried out continuously throughout the night with special lighting in the disaster zone.

According to them, fire-rescuers of the Emergency Situation Management Service have been conducting rescue operations in Oni municipality for the fifth day.

"Two border police helicopters resumed their work in the morning. Police units, a group of cinologists of the Emergency Situations Management Service, employees of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Infrastructure's Roads Department are involved in the work. Drones and special equipment are working on the ground.

18 bodies have been found by the rescuers so far," reads the information.