Georgia, a U.S. ally whose troops have been trained by American soldiers, launched a major offensive August 8, 2008, against Russian forces looking to regain control of breakaway province South Ossetain. At least 1,000 people have died so far, according to officials, and casualties are expected to rise.
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A Georgia Republic topographic map, highlighted with the Tskhinvali South Ossetta region and capital city of Tbilisi locators, shows the border with Russia and surrounding countries.
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