The book is dedicated to Russia's relations with the republics of the South Caucasus and Georgia's war with South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The book examines the origins of the Georgian-Ossetian and Georgian-Abkhaz conflicts, the grouping of Russian troops in the Caucasus direction. The author also examines Russian-Georgian, Russian-Ossetian and Russian-Abkhaz relations on the eve of the war, the strategy and tactics of opponents during the campaign, their strengths and weaknesses, and analyzes the combat operations of ground units, airborne forces, air forces and air defense. The recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia by Russia is assessed. The book is intended for historians, military specialists, diplomats and anyone interested in the problems of modern international development.