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re: your 2:27 am scenario

Based on what I know, that scenario is close to correct. But here’s the rub: Based on open source searches, I have reports of Gerogian Forces as of 7.August having “control of all of South Ossetia except for Java” — AFP story 8.Aug. What I don’t have, open source is any report of Russian Armor in motion inside South Ossetia prior to late 7.Aug, which would be necessary to have happened prior to Georgian Forces “taking” Tskhinvali, if I am following your scenario correctly.

Please do point out to me any misreading, or *any* open source claim of Russian Armor in motion prior to the bombardment of the “bridge” or region of Tskhinvali proper.

Thanks.