Dates 13 Aug 2008 – 10 Sep 2008 | ||
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Similar Russo‑Georgian War, Occupation of Poti, Occupation of Gori, Battle of the Kodori Valley, Battle off the coast of Abkhazia | ||
Operation Assured Delivery was the United States Armed Forces' logistical support to humanitarian aid efforts in Georgia following the Russo-Georgian War in 2008. The operation provided medical supplies, shelter, food and personal hygiene items for the civilian population of Georgia.
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U.S. Air Force
As of August 27, 2008, the U.S. Air Force had flown 55 airlift sorties delivering 1,944,000 pounds of supplies since 13 August.
U.S. Navy
As of August 27, 2008, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS McFaul had delivered 155,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies to the port of Batumi. In addition, the command ship USS Mount Whitney arrived in the Georgian main port of Poti on September 5 with additional supplies.
U.S. Coast Guard
As of August 27, 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Dallas had delivered 76,000 pounds of aid for displaced persons.
Russian reaction
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused the States of using Operation Assured Delivery as a cover for delivering military support to Georgia. Media reported have suggested that USS McFaul docked in the Georgian controlled port of Batumi, rather than the primary Georgian port of Poti which was controlled by Russians at time.
However, USS Mount Whitney docked in Poti. Russian authorities have been concerned of the ship's arrival, claiming that it can't bring much humanitarian aid, but instead bring significant U.S. military weapons. The source also noted that it was command and control vessel, which coordinated the group of NATO ships in the Black Sea.