Battle of Kinburn (1787)

October 12, 1787 · Kinburn

Result Russian victory

Russian troops under Alexander Suvorov destroyed an Ottoman landing force on the Kinburn Spit. The victory protected the Russian position at the mouth of the Dnieper.

Ottoman Empire

Russian Empire

Strength and losses

Captured
2,000
Casualties
1,000
Killed
250
Wounded
750

Also involved 1