Battle of Samtredia (1993)

Battle of Samtredia (Shevardnadze government & 25px Mkhedrioni & Russia & 35th Military Corps vs Gamsakhurdia government) took place in 1993 during Georgian Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1993
• Date: 17 October 1993
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Georgian Civil War
• Side A: Shevardnadze government, 25px Mkhedrioni, Russia, 35th Military Corps
• Side B: Gamsakhurdia government
• Commanders (A): Eduard Shevardnadze, Boris Yeltsin
• Commanders (B): Zviad Gamsakhurdia, Loti Kobalia
• Casualties: 40 dead (17 October) (side A)
• Outcome: Shevardnadze government victory
• Coordinates: 42.163°, 42.342°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Samtredia · Wikidata entry