Russian Hybrid Warfare - Abkhazia 1992-1993

Abstract

This paper discusses the 1992-1993 war in Abkhazia through the theory of Russian hybrid warfare. It underlines the hybrid tactic and adapted elements the Russian Federation used against Georgia in terms of tactical level as well as operative and strategic levels. In addition, within the framework of the paper, I endeavoured to break Russian hybrid warfare into phases and subcategories, such as preparation and active phases of hybrid warfare, indirect support and direct military support, joint operations of Russian regular and irregular forces, categories of information, and political warfare.