The night Georgia stormed Tskhinval
Published: 17 September, 2008, 12:43
The war in South Ossetia began when the Georgian army started an operation ‘to restore constitutional order’ in the then breakaway republic. It included massive shelling of the Ossetian capital Tskhinval with multiple-launch rocket artillery. The assault
17.09.2008, 12:15
Wednesday's Russian Press ReviewThe looming world financial crisis is prominent on the front pages as its impact on Russia is now inevitable. But the wheres and whens of it remain uncertain. In other headlines: South Ossetia is getting vast amounts of Russian aid, prompting some to say |
17.09.2008, 12:45
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Saakashvili haunted by ‘Russian bombers’While touring the Georgian capital Tbilisi, President Saakashvili puzzled bystanders and numerous bodyguards with a sudden outburst of panic. Later he explained he saw a Russian combat plane flying overhead. No one else |
