Occupation of Poti

Overview

The Occupation of Poti was a series of Russian strikes against the Georgian port of Poti during the Russo-Georgian War in August 2008. The city was later occupied by Russian troops, who remained for some time before eventually withdrawing.

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Significance

The occupation of Poti extended Russian military operations beyond the immediate conflict zones to Georgia's Black Sea coast. Russian forces conducted strikes against the port and subsequently occupied the city, holding it for a period before withdrawing. The action demonstrated the geographic reach of Russian operations during the war, targeting Georgian maritime infrastructure at Poti. The eventual Russian withdrawal from the city occurred as part of the broader conclusion of active military operations in the conflict.