# Russo-Georgian War (2008)

URL: https://history-russia.com/timeline/2008-russo-georgian-war
Categories: battle

After fighting in South Ossetia and a Georgian offensive on Tskhinvali, Russian forces entered Georgia on 8 August 2008 and advanced beyond the conflict zones. A ceasefire followed within days; Russia recognised Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent. An EU report assigned responsibilities to both sides. It was Russia's first war with a sovereign neighbour since 1991.

## Why it matters
It was Russia's first war with a sovereign neighbour since 1991.

Ruler at the time: [Dmitry Medvedev](https://history-russia.com/rulers/dmitry-medvedev)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Russo-Georgian War](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Georgian_War)
- [Wikipedia — History of the Russian Federation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Russian_Federation)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Russo-Georgian War](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Russo-Georgian+War)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of Russian history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Russian_history)