| Partof: | the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) |
| Date: | 26–27 June 1877 |
| Result: | Russian victory |
| Commander1: | GD. Michael Nikolaevich |
| Commander2: | Kurt İsmail Pasha |
| Strength1: | 75,000–91,000 |
| Strength2: | 13,000–15,000 |
| Casualties1: | Unknown, but heavy |
| Casualties2: | Unknown, but light |
The Battle of Simnitza took place between the Russians and the Turks fought on 26 June 1877 at Svishtov (Sistova), on the right bank of the Danube in present-day Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria. The Russians won the battle and occupied Sistova on 27 June. The Russians were led by Field Marshal Grand Duke Nicholas.[1]
Simnitza, which is located on the northern bank of the Danube, across the river from Svishtov, is today more usually spelled according to Romanian usage as Zimnicea.