RES agency: Marat Kambolov leads in occupied Tskhinvali’s so-called presidential election

Marat Kambolov is leading in the so-called presidential election in occupied Tskhinvali, according to the RES agency.

According to the so-called Central Election Commission, with 40% of the votes counted, Marat Kambolov—the acting "president"—is leading the "election."

Kambolov holds first place with 88.4% of the vote. Murat Valiev is in second place (4.3%), Kazbek Kodoev is third (1.1%), and Zurab Kokoev is in last place (1.0%)

Zurab Kokoev has already congratulated Marat Kambolov on his victory.

The so-called CEC reported a voter turnout of 73.2%.

Addressing the population, Marat Kambolov stated that there is "much work ahead."

"Only together can we change our republic, our Tskhinvali. We can make it stronger," Kambolov noted.