The de facto authorities also reported opening four criminal cases for the “illegal crossing” of the occupation line with the rest of Georgia. Tskhinvali:Deadline for Submitting Documents to Nominate Candidates for ‘Presidential Election’ Expires in TskhinvaliThe deadline for submitting documents to nominate candidates for the so-called “presidential election” has expired in the occupied Tskhinvali region. Five Polling Stations to Open in Russia for ‘Presidential Election’ in Occupied Tskhinvali RegionFive “overseas polling stations” will be opened in Russia for the early “presidential election” in the occupied Tskhinvali region, scheduled for 18 September. Res: Occupied Tskhinvali Region’s Army Undergoes ModernizationAn article published by the Res news agency says that the armed forces of the occupied Tskhinvali region are undergoing modernization and strengthening their integration with the Russian army. The largest increase was recorded for transfers to Georgia: their volume rose by 64% compared to the previous week.