Russian tanks move into South Ossetia; George shoots down two Russian combat planes

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TSKHINVALI, Georgia - Georgian troops launched a major military offensive Friday to regain control over the breakaway province of South Ossetia, prompting a furious response from Russia — which vowed retaliation and sent a column of tanks into the region.

The fighting was the worst outbreak of hostilities since the province won de-facto independence in a war that ended in 1992 — raising fears that war could once again erupt.

Georgian Interior Ministry spokesman Shota Utiashvili said a convoy of Russian tanks had crossed into South Ossetia from the neighboring Russian province of North Ossetia and was moving toward the regional capital of Tskhinvali.

Russia's Channel 1 television earlier showed Russian tanks that it said had entered South Ossetia. The report said the convoy was expected to reach the provincial capital within a few hours.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned that the Georgian attack will draw retaliation and the Defense Ministry pledged to protect South Ossetians, most of whom have Russian citizenship.

Georgian forces also shot down two Russian combat planes, according to Georgia's Interior Ministry spokesman, Shota Utiashvili. He said the planes were downed while they were raiding Georgian territory, but wouldn't give their type or any further details.

Russia's Defense Ministry denied an earlier Georgian report about one Russian plane downed. It had no immediate comment on the latest claim.

An Associated Press reporter saw tanks and other heavy weapons concentrating on the Russian side of the border with South Ossetia. Some villagers were fleeing into Russia.

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Georgia, which borders the Black Sea between Turkey and Russia, was ruled by Moscow for most of the two centuries preceding the breakup of the Soviet Union. The country has angered Russia by seeking NATO membership — a bid Moscow regards as part of a Western effort to weaken its influence in the region.

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Georgia's President said Russian aircraft bombed several Georgian villages and other civilian facilities.

"A full-scale aggression has been launched against Georgia," Saakashvili said in a televised statement.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080808/ap_on_...a_south_ossetia

[zqt3344 21]

It will start World War 3! Burn baby Burn, hope Georgia kicks some Communist popka!

TSKHINVALI, Georgia - Georgian troops launched a major military offensive Friday to regain control over the breakaway province of South Ossetia, prompting a furious response from Russia — which vowed retaliation and sent a column of tanks into the region.

The fighting was the worst outbreak of hostilities since the province won de-facto independence in a war that ended in 1992 — raising fears that war could once again erupt.

Georgian Interior Ministry spokesman Shota Utiashvili said a convoy of Russian tanks had crossed into South Ossetia from the neighboring Russian province of North Ossetia and was moving toward the regional capital of Tskhinvali.

Russia's Channel 1 television earlier showed Russian tanks that it said had entered South Ossetia. The report said the convoy was expected to reach the provincial capital within a few hours.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned that the Georgian attack will draw retaliation and the Defense Ministry pledged to protect South Ossetians, most of whom have Russian citizenship.

Georgian forces also shot down two Russian combat planes, according to Georgia's Interior Ministry spokesman, Shota Utiashvili. He said the planes were downed while they were raiding Georgian territory, but wouldn't give their type or any further details.

Russia's Defense Ministry denied an earlier Georgian report about one Russian plane downed. It had no immediate comment on the latest claim.

An Associated Press reporter saw tanks and other heavy weapons concentrating on the Russian side of the border with South Ossetia. Some villagers were fleeing into Russia.

...

Georgia, which borders the Black Sea between Turkey and Russia, was ruled by Moscow for most of the two centuries preceding the breakup of the Soviet Union. The country has angered Russia by seeking NATO membership — a bid Moscow regards as part of a Western effort to weaken its influence in the region.

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Georgia's President said Russian aircraft bombed several Georgian villages and other civilian facilities.

"A full-scale aggression has been launched against Georgia," Saakashvili said in a televised statement.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080808/ap_on_...a_south_ossetia

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What's popka?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

It is a Zionist plot! No it is a Neo-Nazi plot, better yet it is a Communist plot to garner up support for themselves in public eye.

[Sinergy 3]

What's popka?

isnt it vodka??

[zqt3344 21]

Sixer, it could very well be, or it could be Neville Chamberlain trying to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany.

It is a Zionist plot! No it is a Neo-Nazi plot, better yet it is a Communist plot to garner up support for themselves in public eye.

[Nagishkaw 510]

0i.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Sixer, it could very well be, or it could be Neville Chamberlain trying to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany.

It is a Zionist plot! No it is a Neo-Nazi plot, better yet it is a Communist plot to garner up support for themselves in public eye.

They've both been dead for over 60 years - so unless sorcery is involved, I doubt it.

[zqt3344 21]

Sixer, you had no good response to your fine fearless leader Chamberlain did you. Why is that?

Sixer, it could very well be, or it could be Neville Chamberlain trying to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany.

It is a Zionist plot! No it is a Neo-Nazi plot, better yet it is a Communist plot to garner up support for themselves in public eye.

They've both been dead for over 60 years - so unless sorcery is involved, I doubt it.

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Sorcery certainly can not be ruled out.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Sorcery certainly can not be ruled out.

It exists. I've seen Hellboy

[SMOKE 1,426]

What's popka?

Russian slang for butt.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Sixer, you had no good response to your fine fearless leader Chamberlain did you. Why is that?

Remote guess? Probably because a man whos been dead for nearly 70 years has sweet FA to do with modern day Russia or Georgia.

Besides the man's name - I expect you know very little about that period of history. But if you want to publicly embarrass yourself again - feel free to weigh in.

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What's popka?

Russian slang for butt.

aah. thanks.

[Sinergy 3]

What's popka?

Russian slang for butt.

cool