Russia deploys missile system in Georgian territory

Gerald · 08-11-10, 09:51 AM

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Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Russia has deployed a surface-to-air missile system in the breakaway Georgian territory of Abkhazia, the Russian air force commander said Wednesday.The S-300 system will help "ensure the security" of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, another breakaway territory in Georgia, Russian Air Force Commander Col. Alexander Zelin told journalists Wednesday, the Russian Air Force told CNN.It is also designed to protect the Russian military base in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed territory, he said.

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Note:August 11, 2010 Updated 1324 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Russia deploys missile system in Georgian territory Story, Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Russia has deployed a surface-to-air missile system in the breakaway Georgian territory of Abkhazia, the Russian air force commander said Wednesday.The S-300 system will help "ensure the security" of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, another breakaway territory in Georgia, Russian Air Force Commander Col. Alexander Zelin told journalists Wednesday, the Russian Air Force told CNN.It is also designed to protect the Russian military base in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed territory, he said. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/eu...ex.html?hpt=T2 Note:August 11, 2010 Updated 1324 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie