In Georgia, the tragic date of the fall of Sukhumi is commemorated annually. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the event, observed on September 27 as the Day of Memory and Sorrow. On this day, all administrative buildings display state flags at half-mast as a sign of national mourning. The fall of Sukhumi was a significant event in Georgia's history, and the day serves as a solemn reminder of the past. The city of Abkhazia began its history after August 14, 1992, when the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Tengiz Kitovani, announced the introduction of a National Guard on the territory of the Abkhazian Autonomous Republic to protect the local population of the Psou-Inguri border. The troops, called the "Abkhazian Guard," were formed from Georgian volunteers, and after the declaration of military actions, the conflict escalated in the region. On September 16, 1993, the Abkhazian side launched an assault on Sochi, marking a critical moment in the conflict's history.