Republic of Abkhazia

This article is about the specific polity Republic of Abkhazia and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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A partially recognised state in the South Caucasus.

Establishment

July 1992: The Abkhazian government proclaimed the independence of the region, though this was not internationally recognized.

July 1992: A partially recognized state in the South Caucasus recognised by most countries as part of Georgia.

August 1992: The separatist government fled from Sukhumi to Gudauta.

August 1992: Georgian troops, led by President Zviad Gamsakhurdia, took control over the city of Gagra in 1992 during the Abkhaz-Georgian conflict. The Abkhazians, supported by Russia, were forced to leave the city as a result of the military intervention.

September 1992: The Georgian Army had taken most of Abkhazia.

October 1992: Battle of Gagra.

Chronology

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1. Post-Soviet Conflicts

Are a series of conflicts that are considered to be a consequence of the Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

1.1.Georgian Civil War

Was a civil war in Georgia shortly after the country had gained its independency from the USSR in 1991.

1.1.1.War in Abkhazia (1992-1993)

Was a war between Georgia, that had recently gained independence from the Soviet Union, and the breakaway Republic of Abkhazia. Abkhazia became a de facto independent republic, but today remains recognized as part of Georgia by most of the countries of the world.

July 1993: During the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict, the village of Kamani was the site of the final offensive by Abkhaz forces.

September 1993: After a fierce battle, Sukhumi fell to the Abkhazians.

December 1993: Abkhazia becomed a de facto independent republic, but remains internationally recognized as part of Georgia.