Russia, which had peacekeepers stationed in the province, responded by pouring troops and heavy amour south through the Caucasus mountains into South Ossetia to drive back the Georgians.

• 俄罗斯驻有维和士兵在该省，通过派遣军队和重型武器穿越高加索山脉进入南奥赛梯来回应他们，意在将乔治亚人赶回去。