Battle of Ochamchire (1992 AD)

Battle of Ochamchire (Abkhazia & Confederation of Mountain Peoples of the Caucasus & Supported by: vs Side B) took place in 1992 AD during War in Abkhazia.

Battle facts

• Year: 1992 AD
• Date: 1992-10-26
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: War in Abkhazia
• Side A: Abkhazia, Confederation of Mountain Peoples of the Caucasus, Supported by:
• Commanders (A): Vladislav Ardzinba, Vladimir Arshba, Sergei Dbar, Sergei Matosyan, Galust Trapizonyan
• Commanders (B): Eduard Shevardnadze, Tengiz Kitovani, Tengiz Sigua, Jaba Ioseliani, Giorgi Karkarashvili
• Casualties: approx. 2,220 combatants killed ~8,000 wounded 122 missing in action 1,820 civilians killed4,000 combatants and civilians killed
• Outcome: Russian and Abkhaz victory Ethnic cleansing of Georgians in Abkhazia
• Coordinates: 42.708°, 41.466°

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