Russian troops on their way home
August 22, 2008.
Russian forces have begun a full-scale withdrawal from Georgian territory following last week’s conflict in South Ossetia. The withdrawal got under way at 6am Moscow time. Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said it would be completed on Friday.
The minister said troops would begin an organised withdrawal from Georgia's territory to South Ossetia.
"Only Russian peacekeep
More..ing units will remain at specially equipped security check-posts within the limits of security zones established in line with coordinated security principles, which Russia strictly abides by," said Serdyukov.
He added that the withdrawal complied with earlier orders given by President Dmitry Medvedev.
The Defence Minister has confirmed that Russian forces will complete their withdrawal from Georgia proper by Friday.
Following last week’s ceasefire agreement, troops attached to the peacekeeping contingent have been stationed inside Georgia proper to provide added security.
During hostilities, Georgian authorities fled towns in the conflict zone, abandoning civilians.
Russian troops have overseen deliveries of humanitarian aid and maintained order before handing the towns over to the control of Georgian police.
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