I was watching coverage on CNN International this afternoon (I know, but they have had boots on the ground). The reporter was discussing Russian troop movement In the Gori area. He specifically stated that their was a distinct alcohol smell on the Russian soldiers. Then the camera caught one of them on foot, red-faced and obviously drunk. Interesting force control. Wonder if it was indicative of the Russian troops in theater?

Could have been a single case, but the reporter specifically said soldiers, plural…