Russian Siege and Capture of Varna
- When
- June–29 September 1828
- Where
- Varna, Bulgaria
Russian forces besieged Varna in 1828, a key Ottoman citadel in modern Bulgaria, and captured it on 29 September 1828 during the Russo-Turkish War.
In June 1828, Russian forces advanced into Dobruja and laid prolonged sieges to key Ottoman citadels, including Varna. With the support of the Black Sea Fleet under Aleksey Greig, Varna was captured on 29 September 1828. One source, however, states the 1828 siege ended in failure, a disagreement preserved here; another source confirms the city was taken by the Russian army, an event commemorated in a Russian district name.
Sources
- Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
- Varna, Bulgaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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