Siege of Kolomna

Siege of Kolomna
Part of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'
DateDecember 1237–January 1238
Location
Result Mongol victory; Vladimir and Moscow besieged afterward
Belligerents
Mongol Empire Vladimir-Suzdal
Commanders and leaders

Burundai

Kulkan 

Prince Vsevolod Yuryevich Prince Vladimir Yuryevich Voivode Yeremey 

Prince Roman Ingvarevich of Ryazan 
Strength
At least one tumen (10,000) of nomad cavalry Several hundred cavalry, up to 15,000 militia on foot, some Ryazan survivors
Casualties and losses
Significant Entire force

The siege of Kolomna during December 1237–January 1238 was part of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'. Following the Battle of Voronezh River in December 1237, Yuri II of Vladimir sent both of his sons with "all his men"[1] and Voivode Yeremey to defend the fortress of Kolomna, which was on the border to the Wild Fields.

  1. ^ "Никифоровская летопись. Никифорівський літопис. Том 35. Литовсько-білоруські літописи". litopys.org.ua. Retrieved 2018-02-25.