- Countries:
- Russia, Georgia
- Topics:
- War & Conflict, International Relations
- Languages:
- Russian
LJ user dao_b [Russian] quotes Russian radio station Ekho Moskvy who claims that Russian forces are currently attacking the Georgian city of Gori with artillery and aviation, bringing the conflict more firmly into what also Russia considers Georgian territory proper.
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Australian TV Newtwork ABC reports Russian Troops in Gori going house to house and taking individuals away.