MOSCOW (AFP)--Russian forces withdrew Monday from the west Georgian city of Senaki, Russian news agencies reported, citing the Russian defense ministry.
The forces left after forcing a Georgian unit out of the city, destroying the Georgian troops' ability to fire at South Ossetia, RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a defense ministry official.
Earlier Monday the ministry said Russian forces had carried out military operations around Senaki to prevent Georgian troops from regrouping there.