Siege of Euripos

Siege of Euripos
Part of the Arab–Byzantine Wars

Map of the Arab–Byzantine naval conflict in the Mediterranean, 7th–11th centuries
DateShortly after 883
Location
Result Byzantine victory
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire Abbasid Caliphate (Tarsos)
Commanders and leaders
Oineiates Yazaman al-Khadim
Strength
Unknown 30 koumbaria ships
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The siege of Euripos (modern Chalcis) occurred in the mid-880s, when an Abbasid fleet, led by the emir of Tarsos, Yazaman al-Khadim, laid siege to the city. The local Byzantine commander, Oiniates, successfully defended the city and destroyed a large part of the besieging force.