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Russians advance in west Georgia Russian troops in Georgia advance
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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.
And Georgian officials say Russian troops have captured the town of Gori, in central Georgia. And Georgia says Russian troops have captured the town of Gori in central Georgia - a claim denied by Moscow.
As the fighting continued, foreign envoys were pressing for a ceasefire.As the fighting continued, foreign envoys were pressing for a ceasefire.
Violence erupted in South Ossetia 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.
Russia, which supports the province's bid for separation, then bombed targets throughout Georgia and moved troops into the region and into Abkhazia.
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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. Russian denial
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.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.
ABKHAZIA Broke away from Georgia in 1992-1993 warDe-facto independence not recognised internationally2,000 Russian troops there sent as peacekeepersGeorgia seized strategic Kodori Gorge in Abkhazia in 2006Abkhazia rejected Georgian offer of autonomy within federal state Q&A: Violence in South OssetiaIn pictures: Georgia in crisisProfile: 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.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. ABKHAZIA Broke away from Georgia in 1992-1993 warDe-facto independence not recognised internationally2,000 Russian troops there sent as peacekeepersGeorgia seized strategic Kodori Gorge in Abkhazia in 2006Abkhazia rejected Georgian offer of autonomy within federal state class="" href="/1/hi/world/europe/7549736.stm">Q&A: Violence in South Ossetia class="" href="/1/hi/in_pictures/7554636.stm">In pictures: Georgia in crisis class="" href="/1/hi/world/europe/3261059.stm">Profile: Abkhazia
Georgian officials then accused Russian troops of moving into the town of Zugdidi, near Abkhazia.
The Russians issued an ultimatum to Georgian forces to disarm or face attack, and proceeded to occupy government buildings there, the Georgians said.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. And the conflict over South Ossetia also appeared to have widened, with Georgia accusing Russia of capturing the town of Gori, just 76km (47 miles) from Tbilisi.
Georgian defence officials said their troops were pulling back to defend Tbilisi. "This is a total onslaught," Georgia's National Security Council secretary Alexander Lomaia told AFP news agency.
He said Georgian troops were pulling back to defend Tbilisi.
But Russia's defence ministry later issued a statement rejecting the claim, saying there were no Russian troops in Gori.
Local officials in South Ossetia's secessionist government accused Georgia of bombing targets in the capital, Tskhinvali, by helicopter.Local officials in South Ossetia's secessionist government accused Georgia of bombing targets in the capital, Tskhinvali, by helicopter.
Nato plea
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. And 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.
Russia has also called for an emergency meeting with Nato on the conflict.
Georgia's foreign minister is due to meet Nato on Tuesday, but Russia says the organisation should hear Moscow's side before making any decisions.
Nato's Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has accused Russian of using disproportionate force and violating Georgia's sovereignty.