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Mighty but Brief: 15 Short Wars That Shaped Nations

Darren August 16, 2025 8 min
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9. The Russo-Georgian War (2008)

9. The Russo-Georgian War (2008)
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The Russo-Georgian War, fought over five days from August 7 to August 12, 2008, centered on the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The conflict began when Georgian forces attempted to regain control over South Ossetia, leading to a rapid military response from Russia. The war resulted in significant casualties and displacement of civilians, with Russia recognizing the independence of both regions, thereby altering the power dynamics in the Caucasus.

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