Russo-Georgian War

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The Russo-Georgian War

Also Known As: South Ossetia War Remarks: Conflict between the Russian Federation and Georgia over the South Ossetia region

Contents 1 Notes 2 Timeline 3 Sources 4 References

[edit] Notes

Russia reportedly lost four aircraft during the conflict, including a Tu-22M ELINT collection aircraft and three Su-25s. Russia did not deploy any UAVs during the conflict^[1].

[edit] Timeline

• August 7, 2008 Georgian forces cross the border into South Ossetia, marking the start of the Russo-Georgian War^[2]

[edit] Sources

• Wikipedia entry for 2008 South Ossetia War

• Russo-Georgian War and the Balance of Power  at Military.com general overview of the conflict and its implications for the region

• A Test for the Russian Military

• Georgia Strikes Back with Air Defenses  at Military.com describes the air war and Georgian air defense successes

• Unchallenged Air Power was Russia's Trump Card another view of the airwar

• In Georgia, Russia Saw Its Army's Shortcomings (October 10, 2008)

• The Ossetia Exam

• Airpower in Russia's Georgia Campaign, August 2008  at Royal Australian Air Force

[edit] References

1. ↑ http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1010/p01s01-woeu.html
2. ↑ http://www.military.com/forums/0,15240,173617,00.html