Action of 20 June 1774

Overview

These battles took place during the Russo-Turkish War, 1768–1774, on 20 June and 9 July 1774 south of Kerch, Russian Empire.

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Significance

The Action of 20 June 1774 was fought south of Kerch in the Russian Empire during the closing phase of the Sixth Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774. It formed part of a cluster of engagements in that area, with a further action following on 9 July 1774. The war concluded with the Treaty of Kuchuk-Kainarji, which marked a significant Russian advance at Ottoman expense, and these late-war actions near Kerch reflect the continued contest over the strategically important Kerch Strait region in the war's final months.