Dnever

Dnever is a southern province within the Republic of Drabikia. The province is inhabited mostly by ethnic Dneverens who speak a Turkic language.

Separatist forces in Dnever attempted to breakaway from Drabikia in early 1992. In response, the new government of Drabikia, under President Vasile Polikwava, sent troops into Dnever in August 1992. Fighting erupted, culminating in a battle for control over the Dneveren city Kokoiti. Up to 1700 people were killed in the conflict. A ceasefire was signed in November 1992, and a 10-km demilitarised security zone was established. However, the issue of Dnever's status remained unresolved.

In 1995, an ethnic Dneveren guerrilla movement, the Dnever Liberation Front, stepped up its attacks on Drabikian targets. The attacks precipitated a major, and brutal, Drabikian military response. A major air and ground assault was launched against Kokoiti in October 1995. International pressure forced Polikwava's government to withdraw once again in early 1996. An autonomy agreement for Dnever was later accepted by both sides.