Battle of Snovsk explained

Conflict:Battle of Snovsk
Partof:Rus'-Cumans struggle
Date:1 November 1068
Place:near Chernihiv, Kievan Rus'
Result:Rus' victory
Combatant1: Kievan Rus'
Combatant2: Cuman–Kipchak Confederation
Commander1:Sviatoslav II
Commander2:Khan Sharukan
Strength1:3,000
Strength2:12,000
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Heavy

Battle of Snovsk (ru|Битва у Сновска) was a battle in 1068 near Chernigov, According to the results of the battle, the Cumans who invaded the territory of Rus were forced to retreat.

Background

In the middle of the 11th century, conflicts between Rus' and nomads began, the latter managed to inflict a major defeat on the Russians on the Alta river, the Cumans began to plunder the main principalities of Rus, to counteract them, the prince of Kiev came out with 3,000 close warriors, 12,000 cumans acted against them.

Battle

Many details of the battle are not known, but it is established that Svyatoslav made an inspiring speech before the battle and attacked the main forces of the nomads, who began to retreat and suffered heavy losses. Khan was captured.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. https://search.app/p4hRp6TQThFxvic97 Святославъ Ярославичъ