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Battle of Philippopolis
- When
- 17 January 1878
- Where
- Plovdiv
Russian troops defeated Ottoman forces in Plovdiv on 17 January 1878.
On 17 January 1878, Russian forces under Aleksandr Burago conquered Plovdiv for several hours. This battle was part of the Russo-Turkish War, resulting in the city being taken from Ottoman rule. The engagement contributed to the broader coalition's success against the Ottoman Empire.
Sources
- Plovdiv Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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