Siege of Vladimir

Siege of Vladimir
Part of Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'

Mongols under the walls of Vladimir.
Date3–8 February 1238
Location
Vladimir on the Klyazma
56°08′N 40°25′E / 56.133°N 40.417°E / 56.133; 40.417
Result Mongol victory
Belligerents
Mongol Empire Vladimir-Suzdal
Commanders and leaders
Batu Khan Prince Vsevolod Yuryevich †
Strength
At least one tumen (10,000) of nomad cavalry Few thousands civilians
Casualties and losses
Light Entire force, survivors enslaved

The siege of Vladimir in February 1238 was part of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'.

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