Anapa Campaign (1787)

The Anapa campaign (1787) was a military expedition launched by the Russians to capture the fortress of Anapa. The Russians failed to capture the fort.

Anapa campaign (1787)
Part of Sheikh Mansur Movement

Map of the Kuban River in October 1787, with Sheikh Mansur at the top–left
Date20–25 September 1787
Location
Anapa, North Caucasus
Result North Caucasian victory
Belligerents
Sheikh Mansur Movement Tsardom of Russia
Commanders and leaders
Sheikh Mansur Maxim Rebinder
General Ratiev
Strength
11,000 8,000 men
35 cannons
Casualties and losses
Unknown 200+ killed
large number of wounded
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