The State Security Service of separatist Abkhazia stated that in the Gali region of the separatist republic, located on the border with Georgia, exercises of three power structures are being held.

"Dear residents and guests of the Republic of Abkhazia! We inform you that from March 11 to March 14, training events will be held in the Gali region with the help and means of the State Security Service, the State Security Service, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. Please do not give in to panic and false rumors," the message added.

As previously reported by Caucasus Watch, on March 9, Inal Ardzinba, the de-facto Foreign Minister of separatist Abkhazia, commented on the situation in Georgia. Sokhumi considers what is happening in Georgia as another attempt to forcefully overthrow the government. "The so-called peaceful protesters are actively using direct actions: Molotov cocktails, street closures, and other forms of aggressive behavior. This clearly indicates that they are well instructed by the US State Department and the relevant departments of the US Embassy in Tbilisi. In addition, we traditionally note NGOs' destructive role in preparing these events," Ardzinba stated.