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Occupation of Azov

When
1696
Where
Azov fortress
Episodes
1

In 1696, Tsar Peter the Great's forces successfully occupied the fortress of Azov, achieving a key objective for Russian naval access to the Black Sea.

Episodes

  1. 1696 · Azov fortressOccupation of Azov

    Russian forces under Peter the Great successfully occupied the fortress of Azov in 1696.

Background and detail

The 1696 Campaign. Following an unsuccessful siege in 1695, Russian forces launched a renewed campaign in 1696. Peter the Great specifically desired naval access to the Black Sea, which motivated the recovery of the fortress. The successful occupation in 1696 marked a significant military achievement for the Russian Tsardom.

People involved

Sources

  1. Azov Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  2. Russo-Turkish War (1686–1700) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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