Turkish invasion of Armenia

September 23 – December 2, 1920 · South Caucasus

Result Turkish victory

Turkish nationalist forces under Kâzım Karabekir invaded the Democratic Republic of Armenia and took Kars. Armenia had to give up much of its territory, and soon after it fell to the Soviet Red Army.

Turkey

Armenia

Strength and losses

Strength
20,000
Captured
3,000

Battles 4

Before and after

Ended by
Treaty of Alexandropol December 2, 1920

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Turkish invasion of Armenia