In connection with the tragic events that unfolded in Abkhazia on August 14, 1992, the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Giorgi Jincharadze, together with the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Jemal Gamakharia, laid a wreath at the memorial to the heroes who perished for Georgia’s territorial integrity and paid tribute to their memory.

According to Giorgi Jincharadze’s statement, August 14 represents the gravest and most tragic day in Georgia’s recent history.

“August 14 stands as the gravest and most tragic day in Georgia’s recent history. I wish to pay tribute to our heroes, to the devoted fighters, and to all those who sacrificed themselves for our country, dedicating their lives to the freedom of our homeland. I am confident that through the Georgian government’s pragmatic, consistent, and peaceful policy, we shall undoubtedly achieve life in a united Georgia alongside our Abkhazian sisters and brothers,” declared Giorgi Jincharadze.

Deputy Defence Minister Grigol Giorgadze, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of General Staff, Major General Joni Tatunashvili, members of the Abkhazian government, Supreme Council deputies, veterans of the Abkhazian war, and family members of the fallen were also present at the memorial to the heroes who perished for Georgia’s territorial integrity.

Thirty-three years have passed since the commencement of military operations in Abkhazia.