The U.S. Embassy laid a wreath at the Heroes’ Memorial in connection with the day of the fall of Sokhumi

U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Georgia Courtney Austrian laid a wreath at the Heroes' Memorial in connection with the day of the fall of Sokhumi. The U.S. Embassy in Georgia released this information on social media. 1TV+2

According to the Embassy, 33 years have passed since the tragic fall of Sokhumi. The statement notes that the Embassy, together with Georgian partners, remembers the sacrifice and courage of those who gave their lives to defend Georgia and those who were forced to leave their homes as a result of the war. 1TV+4

According to Interpressnews, the military conflict in Abkhazia began on August 14, 1992, and lasted for 13 months and 13 days, which ended with the fall of Sokhumi on September 27, 1993. Interpressnews