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Russians advance in west Georgia Russians advance in west Georgia
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Russian troops have entered Georgia from the breakaway region of Abkhazia, as the conflict between the two neighbours appears to be broadening.Russian troops have entered Georgia from the breakaway region of Abkhazia, as the conflict between the two neighbours appears to be broadening.
Moscow said it had launched a raid on the town of Senaki to stop Georgia from attacking Russian forces in South Ossetia, another breakaway region.Moscow said it had launched a raid on the town of Senaki to stop Georgia from attacking Russian forces in South Ossetia, another breakaway region.
As the fighting continued in South Ossetia, foreign envoys were pressing for a ceasefire in the conflict. And Georgian officials say Russian troops have captured the town of Gori, in central Georgia.
Each side accuses the other of carrying out atrocities in the region. As the fighting continued, foreign envoys were pressing for a ceasefire.
Fighting in South Ossetia erupted late last week when Georgia launched an overnight assault on the territory. Violence erupted in South Ossetia late last week when Georgia launched an overnight assault on the territory.
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The Georgian president runs for cover as he visits a bomb siteThe Georgian president runs for cover as he visits a bomb site
Russia, which supports the province's bid for separation, then bombed targets throughout Georgia and moved troops into the region and into Abkhazia.Russia, which supports the province's bid for separation, then bombed targets throughout Georgia and moved troops into the region and into Abkhazia.
Russia confirmed for the first time on Monday it had advanced beyond the borders of Abkhazia, saying it had launched an operation in the town of Senaki.
A Defence official told the Interfax news agency the move was intended to prevent Georgian troops from shelling South Ossetia, and to stop them from regrouping.
Georgian officials also accused Russian troops of moving into the town of Zugdidi.
The Russians issued an ultimatum to Georgian forces to disarm or face attack, and proceeded to occupy government buildings there, the Georgians said.
And the South Ossetia conflict also appeared to have widened, with Georgia accusing Russia of capturing the town of Gori in central Georgia.
Georgian defence officials said their troops were pulling back to defend Tbilisi.
Local officials in South Ossetia's secessionist government accused Georgia of bombing targets in the capital, Tskhinvali, by helicopter.
On Monday EU envoys were attempting to broker an agreement between Tbilisi and Moscow.On Monday EU envoys were attempting to broker an agreement between Tbilisi and Moscow.
Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili signed an EU-backed ceasefire, but the document was rejected by Moscow.Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili signed an EU-backed ceasefire, but the document was rejected by Moscow.
Leaders from both countries carried on a war of words, with Russia accusing Georgia of genocide, and President Saakashvili hitting back with claims of ethnic cleansing.Leaders from both countries carried on a war of words, with Russia accusing Georgia of genocide, and President Saakashvili hitting back with claims of ethnic cleansing.
And Russia confirmed for the first time it had advanced beyond the borders of Abkhazia.
A Defence official told the Interfax news agency the move was intended to prevent Georgian troops from shelling South Ossetia, and to stop them from regrouping.
As well as launching an attack in Senaki, Russia also moved into the town of Zugdidi, according to Georgian officials.
The Russians issued an ultimatum to Georgian forces to disarm or face attack, and proceeded to occupy government buildings there, the Georgians said.
Fighting also continued in South Ossetia, with local officials accusing Georgia of bombing targets in the capital, Tskhinvali, by helicopter.