Russian peacekeepers , South Ossetia denied involvement in shooting . Leaders ' motorcade was not stopped , and there were no injuries . Ministry : Leader was passing a checkpoint near South Ossetia . The shots were fired from Russian - controlled territory , Russian officials say .
Russian peacekeepers , South Ossetia deny involvement in shooting . Leaders ' motorcade was not hit , and there were no injuries . Ministry : Motorcade was passing a checkpoint near South Ossetia . The shots were fired from Russian-controlled territory , ministry officials say .