Battle of Ruona (1808 AD)

Battle of Ruona (Sweden vs Russian Empire) took place in 1808 AD during Finnish War.

Battle facts

Year: 1808 AD
Date: 1808-09-02
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Finnish War
Side A: Sweden
Side B: Russian Empire
Commanders (A): Wilhelm Mauritz Klingspor, Carl Johan Adlercreutz
Commanders (B): Nikolay Mikhailovich Kamensky
Casualties: approx. Swedish accounts: 680–900 Russian accounts: 1,000–1,500Russian accounts: 845–1,000 Swedish accounts: 1,200
Outcome: Swedish victory at Ruona|Russian victory at Salmi
Coordinates: 62.845°, 23.488°