Abkhazia

August 13, 2026 03:54

• A tourist from Cherkessk was attacked in Abkhazia

  Recidivist Akhra Kvekvesskiri beat a resident of Cherkessk near a cafe in Sukhumi, the victim has been hospitalized. The attacker was supposed to be under house arrest on charges of kidnapping, and now he has been sent to a pre-trial detention center.

August 12, 2026 22:30

• The opposition in Georgia called the shipment of fuel to Abkhazia a betrayal.

  The head of the Georgian government, Irakli Kobakhidze, today confirmed the shipment of gasoline to the region by a private company against the backdrop of a severe fuel crisis in Abkhazia. The opposition called this fact contrary to the sovereign interests of Georgia.

August 12, 2026 02:58

• Abkhazian motorists lamented the shortage of gasoline and queues at gas stations.

  Gasoline in Abkhazia can only be purchased after standing in a long multi-hour queue, local motorists complained, adding that prolonged waits negatively affect their work.

August 11, 2026 16:00

• Residents of Abkhazia complained about the fuel shortage at gas stations.

  In Abkhazia, gasoline is only available in sufficient quantities at some gas stations. Due to the fuel shortage at other gas stations, drivers have to stand in line for hours, local residents said, commenting on the authorities' report on fuel supplies in social media.

August 08, 2026 06:51

• Abkhaz drivers called on the authorities to ease the limits at gas stations.

  The restriction on gasoline sales to 20 liters per car exacerbates the situation with queues at gas stations, as drivers have to come for fuel more often, local motorists stated on Telegram. They suggested increasing the limit to at least 40 liters.

August 07, 2026 22:40

• Georgy Baramidze is under investigation for treason and sabotage.

  The Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia has launched an investigation into charges of treason and sabotage in connection with statements made by one of the leaders of the "United National Movement," Georgy Baramidze, after comments about the execution of prisoners in Abkhazia.

August 07, 2026 22:08

• The authorities of Abkhazia reported on fuel supplies against the backdrop of queues at gas stations.

  A new batch of fuel has arrived in Abkhazia, but gasoline is being issued to drivers in limited quantities amid long queues, as reported by social media users.

August 06, 2026 08:44

• Georgian energy workers reported the resumption of electricity supply after the blackout.

  The power supply in Georgia has been fully restored after a large-scale outage.

August 05, 2026 23:24

• The large-scale power outage did not prevent protesters from gathering on Rustaveli.

  Supporters of Eurointegration gathered on the 616th day of continuous protests at the Parliament of Georgia, despite the third large-scale blackout in the last two weeks. The opposition puts forward versions of sabotage, incompetence, and corruption in the energy sector.

August 05, 2026 11:48

• The report from the authorities about the availability of gasoline has caused skepticism among the residents of Abkhazia.

  The supplies of gasoline from Russia announced by the authorities of Abkhazia have not yet improved the situation at gas stations, residents of the republic noted on Telegram. According to them, long queues remain at gas stations, and drivers are only allowed to purchase 20 liters of fuel.

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