This page is about the Battle of Elena in 1877. For other battles, see Battle of Helena (disambiguation).
Conflict: | Battle of Elena |
Partof: | Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) |
Date: | 12 July, 4 and 14 December 1877 |
Place: | Elena, Bulgaria 42.9333°N 25.8833°W |
Result: | Ottoman victory |
Combatant1: | Russian Empire |
Combatant2: | Ottoman Empire |
Commander1: | Unknown |
Commander2: | Deli Fuad Pasha |
Casualties1: | 7,650 killed and wounded[1] |
Casualties2: | 2,000 killed and wounded |
The Battle of Elena took place during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. It was fought between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire in 1877. The Ottoman forces were commanded by Deli Fuad Pasha.