Historedia
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Crimean Advance and Bypass

When
May 1571
Where
Moscow suburbs and Oka River region
Part of
Fire of Moscow

Devlet I Giray's army bypassed Oka River fortifications and crossed the Ugra River to approach Moscow suburbs.

In spring 1571, Devlet led 40,000 men north. The Crimean army bypassed Serpukhov defensive fortifications on the Oka River and crossed the Ugra River into Moscow suburbs, rounding the flank of the Russian army.

Sources

  1. Fire of Moscow (1571) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
  2. Devlet I Giray Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01

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