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Nine years passed after Shindisi battle - Georgian Heroes remembered in Shindisi


Georgian soldiers, who died in the vicinity of Shindisi settlement, Gori district of Shida Kartli region during the August 2008 Georgian-Russian war, are remembered in Shindisi today.

17 Georgian soldiers became victims of Russian aggression exactly 9 years ago - on August 11, 2008.

The 17 member detachment of the II Infantry Brigade of Armed Forces of Georgia engaged in unequal battle near Shindisi railway station with Russian forces. The Russians were several times more in number with heavy weapon.  The battle lasted more than one hour during which the occupational forces had to twice call for reinforcement. 17 Georgian soldiers fought till the end.

The politicians, family members of died soldiers and the locals have gathered at the memorial of Shindisi Heroes today. 


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