TSKHINVALI : South Ossetia's leader said
on Thursday the breakaway republic will
attack Georgian troops if they continue to
shell Tskhinvali and nearby villages or
attempt to seize its territory. (PHOTO)
The conflict between Georgia and South
Ossetia intensified last Friday night when
Georgian forces shelled the South Ossetian
capital, Tskhinvali, leaving six South
Ossetians dead and another 15 wounded.
Sporadic shelling and skirmishes have
continued through the week.
"We are prepared to end [Georgian]
attempts to annex our territory," ...