Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Eleven Militants And Three Georgian Special Forces Killed In Clashes Near Russian Border

Georgian Army Operation On Russian Border Leaves 14 Dead -- BBC

Three Georgian soldiers and 11 suspected militants have been killed in an army operation along the border with Russia, Georgian officials said.

Georgia deployed forces to free several people taken hostage by the gunmen.

The gunmen had crossed from the Russian republic of Dagestan, where armed Islamist insurgents operate, Georgia's interior ministry said.

Correspondents say there are fears the incident could increase tensions between Russia and Georgia.

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More News On Today's Clashes On The Georgia - Russia Border

Georgia says 3 soldiers, 11 militants killed near Russia border -- Reuters
Georgia Frees Hostages Along Border With Russia -- New York Times
Georgian Troops Battle Militants -- Wall Street Journal
Georgia Says 11 Militants Killed, Hostages Freed Near Russia -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Georgia says 14 killed in clashes near Russia border -- AFP
Georgia says 14 killed in clashes near border -- Al Jazeera
Georgian police reportedly eliminate terrorists on Russian border -- RT


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