Battle of Abinsk
| Battle of Abinsk | |||||||
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| Part of Russo-Circassian War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Circassia | Russian Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Kizbech Tughuzhuqo Hawduqo Mansur Shuwpagwe Qalawebateqo | Alexey Velyaminov | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 500–700 | 14,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 150 killed |
Unknown 7 supply wagons captured | ||||||
The Battle of Abinsk was a significant military engagement during the Russo-Circassian War, fought in 1834 between the combined forces of Circassian leaders Tuquzhuqo Kizbech and Hawduqo Mansur against the Russian Empire. The battle took place in the Abin region of Circassia (modern-day Abinsk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia). Despite being heavily outnumbered, Circassian forces achieved a devastating victory against the enemy, employing effective guerrilla tactics against a larger, better-equipped Russian force.