Russia Advances In Georgia, But How Far? -- New York Times
While the fighting in South Ossetia has been well-covered, both sides seemed to disagree on Monday on key aspects of the conflict. In comments from government officials and reports from news organizations, a complicated picture of the continuing fight emerged. Georgia is arguing that the entire country is threatened, while Russia insists that its ground assault remains limited to the first conflict zone. According to President Bush, Russia was responsible for a “dramatic and brutal escalation.”
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A Russian mobile artillery unit fired toward a Georgian position outside Dzhava on Saturday.Georgia 'Overrun' By Russian Troops As Full-Scale
Ground Invasion Begins -- The Daily Mail
Ground Invasion Begins -- The Daily Mail
Georgian officials tonight claimed the country had been 'overrun' by Russian troops after a full-scale ground invasion.
Amid reports that Moscow forces had taken the town of Gori - and were marching on the capital Tsblisi - Georgian soldiers appeared to be in full retreat.
Troops were apparently in complete chaos as a full-scale rout pushed them back through the countryside.
Meanwhile, the civilian crisis intensified with thousands of refugees fleeing the seemingly unstoppable advance of the Russian army.
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My Comment: Both stories are worth the time to read. These newspapers have their people on the ground, but there are two different versions and perceptions of what is happening. The fog of war, disinformation, propaganda, media manipulation .... we see it being practiced on these two well know newspapers.
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