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    RussiaToday, Russia
    Aug 10 2008


    Abkhazia starts war with Georgia


    Abkhazia's army has launched a military operation to try to force
    Georgian troops out of the upper part of the Kodori Gorge. It started
    with the use of artillery and air strikes against Georgian forces.

    Abkhazia has announced that it has moved its troops into the Gali
    district which borders Georgia.

    The breakaway republic has provided a humanitarian corridor for
    residents of the disputed Kodori Gorge. However the breakaway
    republic's officials say they don't know whether people will use this
    passageway to safety.

    Earlier, Russia's Interfax news agency reported that Russian ships
    prevented Georgian military vessels from nearing Abkhazia.

    Thousands of Russians are on holiday in the picturesque republic with
    a long coastline. They fear a conflict could result in innocent blood
    being spilled.

    But RT correspondent Aleksandr Luchaninov says Russians are not ready
    to leave the area just yet.

    "Those I spoke to said they are very concerned, and in case of trouble
    they are prepared to leave the region immediately," he said.

    For several days Georgian troops have been massing on the
    border. Abkhasia's president, Sergey Bagapsh, said the breakaway
    republic's troops are in contact with peacekeeping forces in the
    region.

    The atmosphere in the capital Sukhumi is tense, and officials are
    anticipating Georgian aggression.

    "Today it's South Ossetia, tomorrow it might be Abkhasia," said
    Bagapsh, explaining his decision to move the troops.

    Meanwhile, the situation in South Ossetia is affecting neighbouring
    countries, according to reports from the Armenian-Georgian border
    (WATCH THE VIDEO).

    http://www.russiatoday.ru/news/news/28706
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