Abkhazian Navy

Abkhazian Navy
Военно-морские силы Республики Абхазия
Naval Ensign
Founded1992
Country Abkhazia
Branch Abkhazian Armed Forces
TypeNavy
RoleNaval defense of Abkhazia
Size600 sailors
HeadquartersSukhumi, Ochamchire, and Pitsunda
EquipmentBMP-2
SPG-9
KS-19
EngagementsAbkhaz–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 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.

  1. ^ Флот Грузии и Абхазии // РИА-Новости, 02.09.2009