Georgian artillery
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Georgian troops fire rockets at separatist South Ossetian troops Aug. 8
Red Alert Intelligence Guidance: The Conflict in South Ossetia
August 8, 2008 1737 GMT
The following is an internal Stratfor document produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. This document is not a forecast, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]
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South Ossetia: Moving Russian Forces In
August 8, 2008 1518 GMT
Russian armor has reportedly made it through the Roki Tunnel into South Ossetia, a critical move to secure the south end and protect the key logistical route into the breakaway territory. And Russia has other options in moving its forces in. [more]
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Russian air forces have dropped at least two bombs on the Georgian military base at Vaziani, near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. (With Stratfor map) [more]
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Georgia: Military Convoy With 200 Troops Heads Toward S. Ossetia -- Witnesses
August 8, 2008 1859 GMT
A convoy of about 20 Georgian military trucks at around 10 p.m. local time on Aug. 8 left from Batumi heading in the direction of South Ossetia, Interfax reported, citing eyewitnesses. According to the witnesses, there were about 10 armed soldiers in each truck, bringing the total in the convoy to about 200 soldiers.
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August 8, 2008 0938 GMT
While world leaders share chopsticks in Beijing, Georgian forces are closing on the rebel flank of South Ossetia, determined to end secession. The Kremlin has called a crisis meeting. Colin Chapman reports. [more]
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