Large-scale operational-tactical exercises of the armed forces will be held in Abkhazia
Units of the Russian Armed Forces and the armed forces of Abkhazia will take part in the maneuvers planned for October 2026
Quick Look
- From October 12 to 16, 2026, operational-tactical exercises will be held in Abkhazia with the participation of units of the Russian Armed Forces and the armed forces of the republic.
- Modern methods of warfare using artillery, armored vehicles and aviation will be developed.
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Why It Matters
Abkhazia and Russia maintain close military cooperation. The exercises are scheduled for October 2026.
Large-scale operational-tactical exercises of the armed forces of the republic will be held in Abkhazia from October 12 to 16, 2026.
Units of the Russian Armed Forces, as well as military units of permanent readiness and reservists of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia will take part in the exercises.
During the exercises, the use of troop groups in modern operations and combat operations, including the use of artillery, armored vehicles and aviation, will be worked out.
MOSCOW, September 10 - RIA Novosti. Large-scale operational-tactical exercises of the armed forces of the republic will be held in Abkhazia in October with the participation of units of the Russian Armed Forces, the press service of the Abkhaz president reported.
“The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia, Badra Gunba, today approved the plan to conduct large-scale operational-tactical exercises of the armed forces, which will take place from October 12 to 16, 2026... The large-scale exercises are planned to involve military units of permanent readiness, reservists of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia, as well as military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,” the press service said in a statement on the Telegram channel.
It is noted that during the exercises the most complex issues of using troop groups in modern operations and combat operations, as well as the forms and methods of using troops characteristic of modern combat operations, will be worked out.
What to Watch
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Conducting exercises from October 12 to October 16, 2026
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the number of personnel participating in the exercise?
- Which specific areas of Abkhazia will become the locations for the maneuvers?
