Battle of Kulevicha

Overview

The Battle of Kulevicha, also known as the Battle of Kulevcha or Kulewtscha, was fought during the Russo-Turkish War, 1828–1829, on 11 June 1829, between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. It ended with a Russian victory achieved by Commander Hans von Diebitsch.

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Significance

The Battle of Kulevicha was a Russian victory in the Ninth Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829), secured under the command of Hans Karl von Diebitsch against a substantially larger Ottoman force. Russian forces numbering approximately 28,000 defeated an Ottoman army of around 40,000, inflicting roughly 5,000 Ottoman casualties against Russian losses of approximately 2,000. The outcome affirmed Russian operational momentum in the conflict and contributed to the broader pressure on the Ottoman Empire that characterized the later phase of the war.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (3)