Russo-Georgian War

2008 Russian invasion of Georgia

1979 Slava-class guided missile cruiser

International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

2008 only major battle in the Russo-Georgian War

Georgian territories occupied by separatist and Russian forces

2008 battle in the Russo-Georgian War

territories occupied by Russia

Khetagurovo (Tsunari until 1940) (, khetagurovi; ) is a 150-house village in South Ossetia, de facto independent partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus, formerly the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast within the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. The village has been controlled by the South Ossetian forces since the armed clashes with the Georgian troops in 1991/1992. Until 1991 village was part of Tskhinvali district, Gori municipality. Sakrebulo center (villages: Bagata, Galuanta, Tibilaani, Kroza, Kusireti, Tbeti, Kvasatali, Grubela, Khodi).

2008 military occupation

Redut (), also known as Redoubt, Redut-Antiterror, Redut Security or Centre R, formerly known as "Shield", is a registered Russian Private Military Company (PMC) that is a part of the "Antiterror-family" — a group of PMCs that protect commercial operations of Russian companies. It is currently deployed by Russia in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to an RFE/RL investigation, concurrent "Redut" is controlled by the GRU and acts as a proxy umbrella organization for mercenaries, managing finances, recruitment and logistical supply of various formations.

naval engagement during the 2008 Russo-Georgian war

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mass expulsion of ethnic Georgians in South Ossetia

urban legend about female snipers fighting against Russian forces

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hospital in Gori, Georgia

unarmed peacekeeping mission of the European Union in Georgia

aspect of the 2008 Russo-Georgian war

referendum in South Ossetia

international talks to resolve the Russo-Georgian conflict

war between Georgia and Russia