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Battle of Eski Zagra

When
31 July 1877
Where
Stara Zagora
Part of
Russo-Turkish War: destruction of Stara Zagora and massacre of its inhabitants

Ottoman troops attacked Stara Zagora, defeating the skeleton garrison of Bulgarian volunteers and forcing Count Gurko to retreat towards the Hainboaz Pass.

On 31 July 1877, Count Gurko saw Stara Zagora under attack. The skeleton garrison of Bulgarian volunteers suffered heavy losses, compelling Gurko to retreat towards the Hainboaz Pass. This engagement is identified as the Battle of Eski Zagra.

Sources

  1. Stara Zagora massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-23

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