Georgia commemorates 17 heroes who died in the Shindisi battle on August 11 during the 2008 Russia-Georgia war. Family members, comrades and politicians gather at Shindisi Heroes Memorial

Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze and State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani laid wreaths at the memorial of Shindisi Battle Heroes.

On August 11, 2008, a 21-member detachment of Georgian soldiers came face-to-face with Russian soldiers in the village of Shindisi. The Russians greatly outnumbered Georgians and advised the Georgians to surrender, but they refused. The uneven battle continued for 45 minutes. All but 4 Georgian soldiers died in the fight.