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War breaks out in Kodor valley, Georgian Army suffer first casualties

26 July 2006 [14:06] - TODAY.AZ
Last night, Georgian special forces launched military operations in Kodor valley to remove the forces disobeying the central authorities.

APA reports, military structures do not allow journalists to enter the site.

According to initial reports, four Georgian special soldiers have been wounded. They were hospitalized in Zugdidi, 120 km away from the battle area. The hospital confirmed the report on the wounded but refused to specify the number of the injured.

Emzar Kvichiani supporters are putting up resistance to the Georgian special forces. According to the latest reports Georgian Interior Ministry officers began to check passports in the dwelling places in Kodor valley.

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