Abkhazian Navy
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.
| Abkhazian Navy | |
|---|---|
| Военно-морские силы Республики Абхазия | |
Naval Ensign | |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Country | Abkhazia |
| Branch | Abkhazian Armed Forces |
| Type | Navy |
| Role | Naval defense of Abkhazia |
| Size | 600 sailors |
| Headquarters | Sukhumi, Ochamchire, and Pitsunda |
| Equipment | BMP-2 SPG-9 KS-19 |
| Engagements | Abkhaz–Georgian conflict |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Aleksander Voinsky |
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.