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Aug 14, 2008, 11:10AM

Russia's War In Pictures

The war between Russia and Georgia is at a standstill, with Russian troops having boxed in the Georgians around their capital. Many accusations and stories have flown about, but nothing tells a better story than a picture. Here's a photo essay from the Russian lines.

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No dramatic photo compositions here, just grim pictures of burnt-out tanks, spent RPGs, charred human remains and columns of Russian armored machinery on patrol in South Ossetia and Georgia.

 

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The banner reads “Year of Transnistria in South Ossetia.” Transnistria is another breakaway republic otherwise known as Moldova.

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 Some pictures after the link may be disturbing.

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