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| The '''Bagramyan Battalion''' was a military organization based in ], ] and predominantly composed of ]s that fought for the independent Abkhazian Republic during the ].<ref name=PROFILE> ]</ref> It was named in honour of the Marshal of Soviet Union ] who was ethnic Armenian as well. | The '''Bagramyan Battalion''' was a military organization based in ], ] and predominantly composed of ]s that fought for the independent Abkhazian Republic during the ].<ref name=PROFILE> ]</ref> It was named in honour of the Marshal of Soviet Union ] who was ethnic Armenian as well. | ||
| Initially, during the War in Abkhazia, ethnic Armenians living in Abkhazia remained relatively neutral but later largely supported the Abkhazians.<ref name="Today"> ''The ] ] Report N°176, 15 September 2006, page 5''. Retrieved on ], ]. ''Free registration needed to view full report'' |
Initially, during the War in Abkhazia, ethnic Armenians living in Abkhazia remained relatively neutral but later largely supported the Abkhazians.<ref name="Today"> ''The ] ] Report N°176, 15 September 2006, page 5''. Retrieved on ], ]. ''Free registration needed to view full report''</ref><ref>The Security of the Caspian Sea Region pg 286 by Alexander Kyrlov edited by Genadi Chufrin</ref> | ||
| On ] 1998, during hostilities leading to ], there was a fire initiated on one of administrative buildings of the power grid in ]. No one was injured in the attack. According to Georgian information source - ''Tbilisi Prime-News'', it was done by the former members of the organization.<ref>, Information Source ''Tbilisi Prime-News''</ref> | On ] 1998, during hostilities leading to ], there was a fire initiated on one of administrative buildings of the power grid in ]. No one was injured in the attack. According to Georgian information source - ''Tbilisi Prime-News'', it was done by the former members of the organization.<ref>, Information Source ''Tbilisi Prime-News''</ref> | ||
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The Bagramyan Battalion was a military organization based in Abkhazia, Georgia and predominantly composed of ethnic Armenians that fought for the independent Abkhazian Republic during the War in Abkhazia (1992–1993). It was named in honour of the Marshal of Soviet Union Hovhannes Bagramyan who was ethnic Armenian as well.
Initially, during the War in Abkhazia, ethnic Armenians living in Abkhazia remained relatively neutral but later largely supported the Abkhazians.
On 10 May 1998, during hostilities leading to Six-Day War in Abkhazia (20-26 May 1998), there was a fire initiated on one of administrative buildings of the power grid in Mziuri. No one was injured in the attack. According to Georgian information source - Tbilisi Prime-News, it was done by the former members of the organization.
The group participated in ethnic cleansing of Georgians in Abkhazia.
References
- ^ Bagramyan Battalion MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base
- Abkhazia Today. The International Crisis Group Europe Report N°176, 15 September 2006, page 5. Retrieved on May 30, 2007. Free registration needed to view full report
- The Security of the Caspian Sea Region pg 286 by Alexander Kyrlov edited by Genadi Chufrin
- Bagramyan Battalion attacked Utilities target (May 10, 1998, Georgia), Information Source Tbilisi Prime-News
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