 The BBC reported that the Russian army entered the port of Poti on 16 August "at least the third time" since the war began.The Russian forces that were occupying Poti, as well as military bases in Gori and Senaki, that day destroyed the military bases which were based on the NATO standard and the American-made or supplied arsenal.Early on 16 August, foxholes were dug up by the Russians in Igoeti.