South Ossetia is remembering the victims of the 2008 war with Georgia. Hundreds were killed when Tbilisi attacked the breakaway republic with artillery and tanks two years ago. Moscow sent forces to protect the people of the republic, many of whom are Russian citizens. After five days of bloody battles, the Georgian troops were pushed back to the border. Several countries have since recognised the independence of South Ossetia - Russia being the first. Moscow has also been helping rebuild the republic. But Georgia maintains the country is still part of its territory.