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The '''Abkhazian Navy''' is an operational-strategic formation of the [[Abkhazian Armed Forces]], with its headquarters located in the vicinity of
On December 23, 2014, the [[Parliament of Abkhazia]] ratified the '''Treaty on Alliance and Strategic Partnership''' with the [[Russian Federation]]. In accordance with the agreement, the main areas of cooperation are: conducting a coordinated foreign policy and common space of defense and security, promoting socio-economic development, and creating conditions for the full participation of Abkhazia in the post-Soviet era.
== History and present role ==
Tensions had long existed between Abkhaz nationalists and ethnic [[Georgians]] under Soviet rule, leading to the [[1989 Sukhumi riots]]. In the aftermath of the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]], Abkhazia remained as part of newly-independent [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]. Tensions over autonomy demands led to the Abkhazian government proclaiming the independence of the region on 23 July 1992. On 14 August, Georgian police and National Guard units were dispatched to restore government control over Abkhazia, which marked the commencement of the [[War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)|war in Abkhazia]]. On 15 August, a marine tugboat was sent from [[Novorossiysk]], Russia to [[Ochamchire]] to tow a decommissioned ship that had been sold to Turkey for [[ship breaking|scrap]]. As Georgian forces
Two days later, a group organized by long-distance navigator Levan Katiba brought a number of vessels across the [[Gumista River]]. In Gudauta, the formation of a fleet was organized by Kuchkan Enik, who served from 29 August as head of the coast guard. By order of Colonel Sosnaliev, who was the Chief of Staff of the State Committee for Defense, Enik was given the right to appoint specialists and take sea boats throughout the [[Gudauta]] District.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://alerozin.narod.ru/navalAbkhaziaGeorgia.htm|title=Боевые действия на море в ходе грузино-абхазской войны в 1992-1993 гг.|website=alerozin.narod.ru}}</ref> In September, Katiba began to form the Navy in the city of Pitsunda from floating seacraft, which at that time were in the hands of local Abkhaz militias. It originally consisted of 25 sailors, with Katiba being the first commander. Abkhaz sailors had a role in blocking he naval
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 [[Azerbaijan Higher Naval Academy|Caspian Higher Naval School]] in [[Baku]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2001.vesti.ru/2002/05/17/1021640039.html|title=
Further development of the navy was associated with the purchase of disarmed or decommissioned boats [[post-Soviet states]]. the countries of the former USSR. Until 2001, there were 9 [[fishing trawler]]s in the Sukhumi Naval Division. Between June and August
As of October 5, 2023, Russia has signed a deal for a permanent naval base on the Abkhazian coast prompting criticism from Georgia.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Faulconbridge |first=Guy |date=2023-10-05 |title=Russia plans naval base in Abkhazia, triggering criticism from Georgia |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-plans-naval-base-black-sea-coast-breakaway-georgian-region-izvestiya-2023-10-05/ |access-date=2023-11-13}}</ref>
== Organization ==
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==Commanders==
* Levan Katiba (
* Captain 1st Rank Raul Nanba (December 1992-January 1993
* Captain 1st Rank Aleksander Voinsky (January 1993
* Captain 1st Rank Zurab Gitsba
* Captain 1st Rank Aleksander Voinsky (7 July 2005
==See also==
* {{portal-inline|Abkhazia}}
== References ==
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