Battle of Kulevicha

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Battle of Kulevicha
Part of the Russo-Turkish War
Date June 11, 1829
Location Kulevicha
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Russian Empire, Moldavians, Wallachians Ottoman Empire
Commanders
Hans Karl von Diebitsch Reşid Mehmed Pasha
Strength
50,000 Russians

7000 Moldavians and Walachs

~ 12,000
Casualties and losses
1,000 killed and wounded 5000 killed

The Battle of Kulevicha was fought during the Russo-Turkish War, 1828-1829 on June 11, 1829 between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.

The Russians were led by Hans Karl von Diebitsch, while the Ottomans were led by Reşid Mehmed Pasha to the relief of Varna. The Russians were victorious.