Battle of Kos (1773)

For other uses, see Battle of Kos (disambiguation).
Battle of Kos (1773)
Part of the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774)
Date16–18 August 1773
Location
İstanköy, Ottoman Empire
36°48′55″N 27°6′37″E / 36.81528°N 27.11028°E / 36.81528; 27.11028
Result Ottoman victory[1]
Belligerents
 Ottoman Empire  Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Osman Pasha Andrey Elmanov
Strength
5,000 Over 2,000
Casualties and losses
Low Thousands killed
Battle of Kos (1773) is located in Europe
Battle of Kos (1773)
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Location within Europe
Battle of Kos (1773) is located in Greece
Battle of Kos (1773)
Battle of Kos (1773) (Greece)

The battle of Kos[a] was a naval battle fought between 16 and 18 August 1773 at the Ottoman city of İstanköy (Kos). The Ottoman force was led by Kelleci Osman Pasha, whilst the Russian navy was commanded by Andrey Elmanov. The battle was part of the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774), and resulted in an Ottoman victory.[1]

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