Georgia, a U.S. ally whose troops have been trained by American soldiers, launched a major offensive August 8, 2008, against Russian forces looking to regain control of breakaway province South Ossetain. At least 1,000 people have died so far, according to officials, and casualties are expected to rise.
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas sailors and port workers unload humanitarian aid for those displaced in the conflict with Russian in the Black Sea port of Batumi, western Georgia, on Aug. 27, 2008.
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