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Battle of Kızıl Tepe

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Battle of Kızıl Tepe
Part of the Russo-Turkish War, 1877–78
DateJune 25, 1877
Location
near Kars
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Russia Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
? ?
Strength
50,000-60,000 23,000
Casualties and losses
40,000 killed or wounded Unknown(but probably low)

The Battle of Kızıl Tepe was fought on June 25, 1877, between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. The Russian were attempting to besiege Kars. The Ottomans successfully lifted the siege.