Battle of Sukhumi (1992)

Battle of Sukhumi (1992)
Part of the War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)

War in Abkhazia 1992
Date14 August 12:00 – 18 August 1992
Location
Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia
Result

Georgian victory

  • Abkhazian separatists retreated to Gudauta
Belligerents
 Georgia  Abkhazia
Commanders and leaders
Tengiz Kitovani Sergei Dbar
Units involved
Georgian National Guard Abkhaz National Guard
Abkhaz MVD troops
Strength
1,000 300
Casualties and losses
At least 50 killed

The Battle of Sukhumi took place on August 14, 1992 12:00, between Abkhazian separatists and Georgian National Guard. The battle marked the start of 1992–1993 War in Abkhazia.

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