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Georgian officials report bombing of military airfield

Sunday, 10 August 2008

Georgian officials say Russia has bombed a military airfield near Tbilisi's international airport.

The Interior Ministry says jet fighters have targeted the site.

Reuters correspondents working in the city report hearing three loud bangs.

Georgia also claims Russia has brought another 10,000 troops into the country and is preparing to attack at dawn.

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