Rus'–Byzantine War (941–944)

Rus'-Byzantine War (941–944)
Part of Rus'-Byzantine Wars

Greeks using their lethal fire, from the Madrid Skylitzes manuscript.
Date941, 944
Location
Constantinople
(modern-day Istanbul, Turkey)
Result See § Aftermath
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire Rus'
Commanders and leaders
Theophanes
Bardas Phokas
John Kourkouas		 Igor I of Kiev
Strength
First campaign: 15 cargo ships
Second campaign: Unknown		 First campaign: 1,000 ships, c. 40,000 men
Second campaign: Unknown, but many times more than last time

The Rus'–Byzantine War of 941 took place during the reign of Igor of Kiev. The first naval attack was driven off and followed by another, successful offensive in 944. The outcome was the Rus'–Byzantine Treaty of 945.

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