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The '''Bagramyan Battalion''' was a military organization based in [[Abkhazia]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and predominantly composed of [[ethnic Armenian]]s that fought for the independent Abkhazian Republic during the [[War in Abkhazia|War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)]].<ref name=PROFILE>[http://www.tkb.org/Group.jsp?groupID=3568 Bagramyan Battalion] [[MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base]]</ref> It was named in honour of the Marshal of Soviet Union [[Hovhannes Bagramyan]] who was ethnic Armenian as well. |
The '''Bagramyan Battalion''' was a military organization based in [[Abkhazia]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and predominantly composed of [[ethnic Armenian]]s that fought for the independent Abkhazian Republic during the [[War in Abkhazia|War in Abkhazia (1992–1993)]].<ref name=PROFILE>[http://www.tkb.org/Group.jsp?groupID=3568 Bagramyan Battalion] [[MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base]]</ref> It was named in honour of the Marshal of Soviet Union [[Hovhannes Bagramyan]] who was ethnic Armenian as well. |
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Initially, during the War in Abkhazia, ethnic Armenians living in Abkhazia remained relatively neutral but later largely supported the Abkhazians.<ref name="Today">[http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?l=1&id=4377 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''</ref><ref>The Security of the Caspian Sea Region pg 286 by Alexander Kyrlov edited by Genadi Chufrin</ref> |
Initially, during the War in Abkhazia, ethnic Armenians living in Abkhazia remained relatively neutral but later largely supported the Abkhazians.<ref name="Today">[http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?l=1&id=4377 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''</ref><ref name=AGBU>AGBU, [http://www.agbu.org/publications/article.asp?A_ID=159 ABKHAZIA ARMENIANS: HOLDING A HOME IN AN UNSTABLE TERRITORY], 11/1/2004</ref><ref>The Security of the Caspian Sea Region pg 286 by Alexander Kyrlov edited by Genadi Chufrin</ref> According to Armenian information sources, The '''Bagramian Battalion''' was formed due to real or perceived excesses by the [[Georgian military]] against ethnic Armenians in Abkhazia.<ref name=AGBU/><ref>[http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Abkhazia Abkhazia in Armeniapedia.org, Incident in Labra]</ref> |
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On [[10 May]] 1998, during hostilities leading to [[War in Abkhazia (1998)|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.<ref>[http://www.tkb.org/Incident.jsp?incID=11674 Bagramyan Battalion attacked Utilities target (May 10, 1998, Georgia)], Information Source ''Tbilisi Prime-News''</ref> |
On [[10 May]] 1998, during hostilities leading to [[War in Abkhazia (1998)|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.<ref>[http://www.tkb.org/Incident.jsp?incID=11674 Bagramyan Battalion attacked Utilities target (May 10, 1998, Georgia)], Information Source ''Tbilisi Prime-News''</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:35, 13 November 2007
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).[1] 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.[2][3][4] According to Armenian information sources, The Bagramian Battalion was formed due to real or perceived excesses by the Georgian military against ethnic Armenians in Abkhazia.[3][5]
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.[6]
The group participated in ethnic cleansing of Georgians in Abkhazia.[1]
References
- ^ a b 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
- ^ a b AGBU, ABKHAZIA ARMENIANS: HOLDING A HOME IN AN UNSTABLE TERRITORY, 11/1/2004
- ^ The Security of the Caspian Sea Region pg 286 by Alexander Kyrlov edited by Genadi Chufrin
- ^ Abkhazia in Armeniapedia.org, Incident in Labra
- ^ Bagramyan Battalion attacked Utilities target (May 10, 1998, Georgia), Information Source Tbilisi Prime-News
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