Battle of Gagra (1992 AD)

Battle of Gagra (Confederation of Mountain Peoples of the Caucasus vs Side B) took place in 1992 AD during War in Abkhazia.

Battle facts

Year: 1992 AD
Date: 1992-10-06
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: War in Abkhazia
Side A: Confederation of Mountain Peoples of the Caucasus
Commanders (A): Shamil Basayev
Commanders (B): Giorgi Karkarashvili
Casualties: approx. 117 killed (Abkhaz claim)42 killed, 47 captured (Georgian claim) 300 killed (Russian claim)
Outcome: Abkhaz-North Caucasian victory
Coordinates: 43.333°, 40.217°