The second confrontation began in February 1916 and ended with the capture of Bitlis by new Russian corps, which largely consisted of the 1st Battalion of the Armenian volunteer units under the command of Andranik Ozanian.
In February 1916, the second conflict started and ended when Bitlis was taken over by a fresh Russian corps. This corps primarily included the 1st Battalion of Armenian volunteer units led by Andranik Ozanian.