In full swing of South Ossetia’s recognition as independent state celebration, a blast rocked Tskhinval. No victims are reported.

The explosion went off in musical college building. 400 gm TNT equivalent explosive was laid in the boiler house, South Ossetian “Osinform” news agency reports.

August 26, Abkhazia and South Ossetia celebrate an anniversary of recognition by Russia. Except for RF, only Nicaragua recognized independence of the republic.