Siege of Kars (1828) facts for kids
The Siege of Kars was an important battle during the Russo-Turkish War in 1828. A Russian army, led by General Ivan Paskevich, captured the city of Kars. Kars was a city in what was then called Turkish Armenia. The battle lasted for three days, from June 20 to June 23, 1828.
The Battle for Kars
The capture of Kars was quite unexpected. It happened almost by accident! At the start of the war, a Russian rifleman moved forward towards the city without orders. This put the soldier in great danger.
When the rest of the Russian army saw their comrade in trouble, they quickly rushed to protect him. This unexpected move led to a bigger fight with the Ottoman troops defending Kars. The Ottoman soldiers fought back, but the Russian army kept pushing.
Who Fought and Who Won
Before the siege, the Ottoman army had about 11,000 soldiers defending Kars. During the battle, they lost around 2,000 men. They also lost 151 artillery guns, which are large cannons.
The Russian army had fewer losses. They lost about 400 soldiers. This shows that the battle was a big victory for the Russians. Capturing Kars was a key moment in the 1828-1829 war.
