Battle of Kızıl Tepe

June 25, 1877 · Kars

Result Ottoman victory

Russian troops attacked Ottoman positions at Kızıl Tepe in eastern Anatolia. The Ottomans under Ahmed Muhtar Pasha held, slowing the Russian advance toward Kars.

Russia and allies

Ottoman Empire

Strength and losses

Strength
35,000
Casualties
c. 3,000
Killed
430
Wounded
1,400
Guns
354