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Narrative: Stating they were searching for a possibly kidnapped soldier, Russian
peacekeeping forces moved into Georgian villages not part of their mandate. Georgia
protested.
MID#4422
Dispute Number: 4422
Date(s): April 2, 2004 to August 6, 2004
Participants: 372 Georgia/365 Russia
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: There were three militarized incidents between Georgia and Russia in
- The first involved Georgian forces firing on a Russian transport in April. On
July 6, Georgia detained Russian peacekeepers, and Russia protested. Finally, on
August 8, a Russian fighter jet violated Georgian airspace near South Ossetia.
MID#4424
Dispute Number: 4424
Date(s): March 22, 2005 to September 29, 2006
Participants: 365 Russia/372 Georgia
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Russia and Georgia engaged in approximately eight militarized incidents
from March 2005 to September 2006, mostly involving border violations by the
other’s armed forces. Georgia also seized Russian officials accused of spying.
MID#4436
Dispute Number: 4436
Date(s): August 6, 2007 to September 24, 2010
Participants: 365 Russia/372 Georgia
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: 101–250 deaths
Narrative: This dispute describes the Russo-Georgian War over South Ossetia and
Abkhazia. Minor incidents accumulated, and Russia entered Georgia on August 8,
2008, while international eyes were focused on the Olympics in China. The move
by the Russians was quick, as the French were able to negotiate a ceasefire four days
later. Nevertheless, Russian forces remained in Georgia, and incidents continued
throughout September 2010.