 On July 2, 1993 under the Russian military directives and naval support, the Abkhaz and their allies (Confederation of Mountain Peoples of the Caucasus) landed in Ochamchire and attacked the villages on the Gumista river.The Georgian National Guard, volunteers units and battalions made up by local civilians were taken by surprise.The Georgian side did not expect any offensive from north or eastern sides of Sukhumi district.