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Georgia under attack by Russians
| Fri, 08-08-2008 - 1:40pm |
Georgia 'under attack' as Russian tanks roll in
TBLISI, Georgia (CNN) -- Georgia's president said Friday that his country is under attack by Russian tanks and warplanes, and he accused Russia of targeting civilians as tensions over the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia appeared to boil over into full-blown conflict.

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Any takers LOL?
This thing to me sounds like it could get very ugly.
There's a good article on the front page of Today's Wash Post that explains it.
So, Jane..how far do you think we are going to get drug into this? Do you think there is going to be some sort of fragile cease fire eventually here that will hold up for a short period of time, before it all erupts again? Do you think Georgia will eventually have to give up South Ossetia and the other breakway province if they want peace?
I know the timing on part of Georgia was not coincidental in trying to regain South Ossetia..I just can't help but worry now that they have possibly started something they can't finish alone.
"This clearly shows that Russia has not just targeted Georgian economic outlets but international economic outlets in Georgia," she said at a news briefing.
There have been no independent verifications of Russian jets targeting the BTC pipeline
I'm also not "up on" Russian/Georgian politics, thanks for the info.
Last night during the Olympic opening ceremonies, it was mentioned when the Russian team marched.
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