Abkhazian Armed Forces
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The Abkhazian Armed Forces (Abkhaz: Абџьарирқәу Амҷқәа Аԥсны; Russian: Вооружённые силы Абхазии) are the military forces of Abkhazia.[notes 1] The forces were officially created on 12 October 1992, after the outbreak of the 1992–1993 war with Georgia.[2] The basis of the armed forces was formed by the ethnic Abkhaz National Guard. The Abkhaz military is primarily a ground force but includes small sea and air units. According to the authorities of the Republic of Abkhazia, the Abkhazian Land Forces are organised along the Swiss model – in time of peace they have personnel of 3,000 to 5,000 and in case of war further 40–50,000[3] reservists are called out. Georgia regards the Abkhaz armed forces as "unlawful military formations" and accuses Russia of supplying and training the Abkhaz troops.
Abkhazian Armed Forces | |
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Абџьарирқәу Амҷқәа Аԥсны Аҳәынҭқарра Вооружённые силы Республики Абхазия | |
Motto | For Our Fatherland Хапсадгып Азы За Наше Отечество |
Founded | 12 October 1992; 31 years ago (1992-10-12)[1] |
Service branches | Abkhazian Army Abkhazian Navy Abkhazian Air Force |
Leadership | |
Commander-in-chief | Aslan Bzhania |
Prime Minister | Alexander Ankvab |
Minister of Defence | Colonel General Vladimir Anua |
Chief of Staff | Vasily Lunev |
Personnel | |
Active personnel | 2,500–3,000 |
Reserve personnel | 5,000–10,000 |
Industry | |
Foreign suppliers | Russia |
Related articles | |
History | Military history of Abkhazia Abkhazian War Six-Day War of Abkhazia Kodori Crisis Russo-Georgian War |
Ranks | Military ranks of Abkhazia |