Summary
This U.S. Department of State cable concerns an October 28-29, 2001 incident in which the Georgian Foreign Ministry alleged that Russian aircraft had violated Georgian airspace and bombed parts of the Kodori Gorge. Russia denied the claims and suggested the events could have been UFOs. The cable's authors observe that Russia typically resorts to a "bold lie" when seeking to conceal its actions.
Detail
This U.S. Department of State diplomatic cable, originating from Tbilisi, Georgia, addresses an incident on October 28-29, 2001. The Georgian Foreign Ministry alleged that Russian aircraft had violated Georgian airspace and bombed areas of the Kodori Gorge.
Russia denied the claims and suggested the activity could have been caused by UFOs. The cable's authors note that Russia typically engages in a "bold lie" when it wishes to conceal its actions. The record was released through the PURSUE declassification.
