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Created
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08STATE85639
2008-08-10 13:10:00
SECRET
Secretary of State
Cable title:
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 04
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S E C R E T STATE 085639
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/10/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
SUBJECT: TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 04
Classified by Senior Watch Officer Shawn Crowley for reasons 1.4
(B and D).
RUSSIA PRESSES ATTACK, HITTING GEORGIAN CITY OF ZUGDIDI
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S E C R E T STATE 085639
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/10/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
SUBJECT: TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 04
Classified by Senior Watch Officer Shawn Crowley for reasons 1.4
(B and D).
RUSSIA PRESSES ATTACK, HITTING GEORGIAN CITY OF ZUGDIDI
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1.(SBU) The Russian attack on Zugdidi is the first Russian ground
attack on Georgian territory outside of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
The attack comes after Georgia disengaged and pulled back its troops
from South Ossetia at Russia's request. Russia is bombing civilian
infrastructure, including hospitals and housing complexes. Georgian
authorities estimate there are approximately 10,000 Russian troops
in Georgia. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon and e-mail).
RUSSIAN WARSHIPS ARRIVE, REFUGEES IN TBILISI
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2.(C) Russian warships arrived at the Georgian Black Sea coast with
orders to prevent weapons from reaching Georgia, according to media.
Embassy Moscow reports Russian officials continue to deny Russia is
waging war, claiming it is "performing a peacekeeping mission.
" Embassy Tbilisi notes up to 4,000 Russian ground forces may have
disembarked from the ships. (Moscow 2321, TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon,
Reuters).
3.(SBU) Three bombs were dropped on the military side of the Tbilisi
International Airport. The airport is still open although many
Foreign carriers have cancelled flights. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon).
4. (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi reports no fuel or food shortages in the
capital. Some Georgian refugees from South Ossetia have arrived in
Tbilisi and post comments a medical emergency is likely given the
targeting of hospitals elsewhere in the country.
(TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon).
EMBASSY CONVOYS DEPART FOR YEREVAN
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5.(SBU) Approximately 58 people traveled to Yerevan in fifteen cars
and two embassy vehicles. Embassy Tbilisi informed the Russians of
the planned convoy route. A second convoy will depart August 11
using two chartered buses. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon).
GEORGIAN TROOPS BEGIN RETURN FROM IRAQ
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6. (S) Embassy Baghdad reports ten USAF C-17 flights will complete
the mission within approximately 48 hours.
(TF/Embassy Baghdad e-mail).
7. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/10/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG
SUBJECT: TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 04
Classified by Senior Watch Officer Shawn Crowley for reasons 1.4
(B and D).
RUSSIA PRESSES ATTACK, HITTING GEORGIAN CITY OF ZUGDIDI
-------------- --------------
1.(SBU) The Russian attack on Zugdidi is the first Russian ground
attack on Georgian territory outside of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
The attack comes after Georgia disengaged and pulled back its troops
from South Ossetia at Russia's request. Russia is bombing civilian
infrastructure, including hospitals and housing complexes. Georgian
authorities estimate there are approximately 10,000 Russian troops
in Georgia. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon and e-mail).
RUSSIAN WARSHIPS ARRIVE, REFUGEES IN TBILISI
--------------
2.(C) Russian warships arrived at the Georgian Black Sea coast with
orders to prevent weapons from reaching Georgia, according to media.
Embassy Moscow reports Russian officials continue to deny Russia is
waging war, claiming it is "performing a peacekeeping mission.
" Embassy Tbilisi notes up to 4,000 Russian ground forces may have
disembarked from the ships. (Moscow 2321, TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon,
Reuters).
3.(SBU) Three bombs were dropped on the military side of the Tbilisi
International Airport. The airport is still open although many
Foreign carriers have cancelled flights. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon).
4. (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi reports no fuel or food shortages in the
capital. Some Georgian refugees from South Ossetia have arrived in
Tbilisi and post comments a medical emergency is likely given the
targeting of hospitals elsewhere in the country.
(TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon).
EMBASSY CONVOYS DEPART FOR YEREVAN
--------------
5.(SBU) Approximately 58 people traveled to Yerevan in fifteen cars
and two embassy vehicles. Embassy Tbilisi informed the Russians of
the planned convoy route. A second convoy will depart August 11
using two chartered buses. (TF/Embassy Tbilisi telcon).
GEORGIAN TROOPS BEGIN RETURN FROM IRAQ
--------------
6. (S) Embassy Baghdad reports ten USAF C-17 flights will complete
the mission within approximately 48 hours.
(TF/Embassy Baghdad e-mail).
7. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE