Fall of Sukhumi
September 16–27, 1993 · Sokhumi
Result Abkhazian victory
Abkhaz separatist forces, with help from North Caucasian volunteers, took Sukhumi from Georgian forces. Many Georgians were killed or fled, and Georgia lost control of Abkhazia.
Georgia
Abkhazia
Strength and losses
Georgia Strength 4,000–5,000 · Wounded 2,000