Shota Utiashvili, head of the MIA analytical department said for this moment it is not known yet how many hostages will be exchanged between Georgian and Ossetia parties.
"Negotiations are still pending for the exchange of hostages. That's why we cannot tell exactly how many people will be exchanged
For information, Boris Chochiev, representative of South Ossetia for the post conflict regulation declared that in case if agreement would be reached with Georgian party the Ossetia side is ready to release 13 hostages in exchange to 15 Ossetians.