Battle of Akhaltsikhe (1853)

Battle of Akhaltsikhe (Russian Empire vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1853 during Caucasian campaign of the Crimean War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1853
• Date: 13 November 1853
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Caucasian campaign of the Crimean War
• Side A: Russian Empire
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Offensive–Storming, Field-Marshal Paskevich, Defence, Nicholas Muravyov
• Commanders (B): Offensive–Storming, Kios-Mahomet-Pasha, Defence, Ahmed-Bey
• Casualties: Offensive * >400 (up to 500) Siege & storming * 1,600 Defence * 100 (Russian Empire), Offensive * Killed or wounded: 1,500–2,000. * Captured: 500. Siege & storming * 5,000 Defence * Up to 4,000 (Ottoman Empire)
• Outcome: Russian victory
• Coordinates: 41.643°, 42.993°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Akhaltsikhe · Wikidata entry