Battle of Rymnik

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Battle of Rymnik

Part of the Russo-Turkish War (1787-1792)

Date	September 22, 1789
Location	Near Râmnicu Sărat
Result	Russian victory

Belligerents

Russia,

Austria

Ottoman Empire

Commanders

Alexander Suvorov,
Josias of Coburg

Yusuf Pasha

Strength

25,000

100,000

Casualties and losses

more than 26,000^[1]

Russo-Turkish War (1787-1792) and Austro-Turkish War (1787-1791)

Kinburn – 1st Ochakov – Chocim – 2nd Ochakov – Fidonisi – Focşani – Rymnik – Kerch – Tendra – Izmail – Anapa – Măcin – Caliacria

In the Battle of Rymnik (September 22, 1789) took place in Wallachia, near Râmnicu Sărat, during the Russo-Turkish War. The Russian general Alexander Suvorov, acting together with the Habsburg general Prince Josias of Coburg, attacked the main Ottoman army under Grand Vizier Koca Yusuf Pasha, following a grueling night march.

In a pitched battle lasting only a few hours, the Russian and Habsburg forces, numbering only about 25,000, drove back the 60,000 Ottoman soldiers, inflicting heavy casualties. For this victory, Suvorov was awarded the title of "Count of Rymnik" (граф Рымникский). The victory also resulted in the retreat of Ottoman forces from the Danubian Principalities, leading to the occupation of Wallachia by Habsburg troops.