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Up to 2,000 Killed as Russia-Georgia Fighting Enters Fourth Day
by via Democracy Now
Tuesday Aug 12th, 2008 7:06 AM
Monday, August 11, 2008 :After four days of heavy fighting, Russian tanks are now approaching central Georgian cities away from the separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Russian officials say Georgia provoked the assault by attacking South Ossetia late last week, causing heavy civilian casualties. NATO's Secretary General and President Bush have both condemned Russia's “disproportionate” use of force in Georgia. [includes rush transcript]
Guest:

Col. Sam Gardiner, retired Air Force Colonel. He has taught strategy and military operations at the National War College, Air War College and Naval War College. His recent posts on Georgia have appeared on the blog NewsDissector.org here and here.

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