Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Артвин (ил)" in Russian language version.
Operationally, the Special Organization was first active against Armenian civilians in Ardahan and Artvin, regions captured Russians in November-December 1914. Here local Armenians were dealt with in brutal fashion. Armenians in other alost to the Russians in late 1914 suffered massacre when the Turks gained control, especially around Ardanuch, Olti, Alashkert, and Diadin.