Battle of Kufit

Battle of Kufit
Part of the Mahdist War
Date22–23 September 1885
Location
Kufit, Hamasien, Eritrea
(between Kassala and Keren)
Result Ethiopian victory
Belligerents
 Ethiopian Empire Mahdist Sudan
Commanders and leaders
Ras Alula (WIA) Osman Digna
Strength
10,000–25,000 men 6,000–12,000 men
Casualties and losses
1,500 killed 3,000–5,050 killed

The Battle of Kufit was a military engagement fought on 22–23 September 1885, between the Mahdist Sudanese and Ethiopian forces. This fighting resulted in a crushing defeat for the Mahdists and a victory for the Ethiopians led by Ras Alula.


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