AFP, citing official Georgian government sources, say that Russian troops are now in control of Gori. Among confusing reports, the picture that emerges is the following: Russian troops have penetrated Georgian territory on two fronts [from Abkhazia and South Ossetia] and seem to be closing in on Tbilisi as the hours go by.

Worse, parts of the Georgian military seem to be left behind the front lines, in South Ossetia, and are now in danger of having of having supply lines cut by Russian forces. According to Georgian sources, all the troops are now regrouping around the capital Tbilisi. [Photo source: BBC]