Abkhazian Navy
| Abkhazian Navy | |
|---|---|
| Военно-морские силы Республики Абхазия | |
Abkhaz–Georgian conflict | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Aleksander Voinsky |
The Abkhazian Navy is an operational-strategic formation of the Abkhazian Armed Forces, with its headquarters located in the vicinity of Sukhumi lighthouse. Its primary mission is to ensure the security of the self-proclaimed state of Abkhazia on the Black Sea coast. The Navy consists of littoral combat boats, a battalion of marines, parts of coastal troops and special forces. Joint exercises are often held with the Russian Navy.[1]
On December 23, 2014, the
History and present role
Tensions had long existed between Abkhaz nationalists and ethnic
Two days later, a group organized by long-distance navigator Levan Katiba brought a number of vessels across the
On 19 December 1992, Katiba, began to address issues related to the replenishment of equipment, staffing of ships as well as ship documentation and launched a working group to address these needs for the young navy. The interim acting commander of the navy became Raul Nanba, who until then had served as midshipman in the Russian Navy. Raul Nanba resigned from his duties in January 1993. Captain Alexander Voinsky was appointed to this position, with Yuri Achba, a former commander of a nuclear submarine of the Soviet Navy's Northern Fleet, serving as chief of staff. In July of that year, Captain Ali Aliyev, a retired Dagestani graduate of the Caspian Higher Naval School in Baku.[5]
Further development of the navy was associated with the purchase of disarmed or decommissioned boats
As of October 5, 2023, Russia has signed a deal for a permanent naval base on the Abkhazian coast prompting criticism from Georgia.[9]
Organization
The Navy of Abkhazia is divided into three divisions, with the naval headquarters being located in the Sukhumi Lighthouse Area. The main fleet bases are located in Sukhumi, Ochamchire, Pitsunda. The number of sailors in the navy numbers more than 600 people. The composition of the Navy includes:
- 1st Division (Sukhumi)
- 2nd Division (Pitsunda)
- 3rd Division (Ochamchire)
- Marine Battalion – It currently consists of 350-400 sailors.
- Three coastal defense batteries *Unguided aircraft rocket installation
- Special Unit "Night Angels"
- Special Unit "Fighting Swimmers"
- Three stationary radar installations
Commanders
- Levan Katiba (September–December 1992)[2]
- Captain 1st Rank Raul Nanba (December 1992-January 1993
- Captain 1st Rank Aleksander Voinsky (January 1993 – 2001)[10]
- Captain 1st Rank Zurab Gitsba
- Captain 1st Rank Aleksander Voinsky (7 July 2005 – 2009)[11][12][13]
See also
References
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- ^ a b "Боевые действия на море в ходе грузино-абхазской войны в 1992-1993 гг". alerozin.narod.ru.
- ^ "Уничтожение трех самолетов Департамента воздушного транспорта Грузии в ходе вооруженного конфликта в Абхазии (борт 4L-65893), 21 сентября 1993 года. // AirDisaster.ru - авиационные происшествия, инциденты и авиакатастрофы в СССР и России - факты, история, статистика". www.airdisaster.ru.
- ^ Абхазские ВМС уже ждали эти самолёты, и знали когда и во сколько они должны появиться, так как грузины по ТВ в прямом эфире показывали как солдаты грузятся на самолёты и дают интервью, показали момент взлёта и сообщили пункт назначения
- ^
Казенин К (2002-05-17). ""Комбатанты" десять лет спустя". Вести.ру. Archived from the original on 2006-05-24. Retrieved 2011-09-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Судьба Шмелей Archived 2015-06-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Адмирал Саакашвили против "Комсомольца Абхазии"". www.kommersant.ru. September 14, 2009.
- ^ "Договор с Россией ратифицирован". Apsny.ru | Абхазия.
- ^ Faulconbridge, Guy (2023-10-05). "Russia plans naval base in Abkhazia, triggering criticism from Georgia". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Газета "Республика Абхазия" | Главная". gazeta-ra.info. Archived from the original on 2020-07-14.
- ^ "Кавказский Узел". amp.kavkaz-uzel.eu.
- ^ "New Abkhaz Navy Commander Appointed". July 9, 2005.
- ^ "Назначен новый командующий ВМС министерства обороны Абхазии". ИА REGNUM.
