Battle of the Kodori Valley

Significance

The Battle of the Kodori Valley eliminated the last area of Abkhazia under Georgian government control. Prior to the Russo-Georgian War, the Upper Kodori Valley represented Georgia's sole remaining foothold in the breakaway region. The Abkhaz operation, conducted with Russian support, resulted in Georgian withdrawal after three days of fighting, effectively completing Abkhaz and Russian control over the entire territory. Coming alongside the main front in South Ossetia, the loss of Kodori foreclosed any Georgian leverage over Abkhazia's political status and consolidated the territorial gains that followed the broader August 2008 conflict.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (6)