An eyewitness report by the Messenger says gunshots are heard in Tskhinvali, and at least seven buildings are on fire. In the meantime, Tbilisi calls for a moratorium until 1800.

Saakashvili, in an interview this afternoon, has said:

We have mobilised tens of thousands of reservists, this is continuing and it is important for the motherland at such an important moment when the future of the motherland is being decided. Everyone should arm themselves and not be afraid.