South Ossetia War

The South Ossetia War was a brief conflict in August 2008 between Georgia and pro-Russian forces in South Ossetia, a region seeking independence. Georgia aimed to regain control over South Ossetia, which had declared independence after the Soviet Union's collapse. Russia intervened militarily in support of the separatists, citing the need to protect residents and their independence claims. The war lasted several days, resulting in significant destruction, loss of life, and increased tensions between Russia and Georgia. It highlighted unresolved regional disputes and broader geopolitical struggles between Western-backed Georgia and Russia.