Battle of Keltis

The Battle of Keltis or Battle of Keltis barracks took place in Gustav III's Russian War between May 19–20, 1790 at Keltis in present-day Finland. It ended with a Swedish victory.

Battle of Keltis barracks
Part of the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90)
DateMay 19–20, 1790
(2 days)
Location
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Russia  Sweden
Commanders and leaders
General Backman General Vilhelm Mauritz Pauli
Strength
3,000 men 2,000 men
Casualties and losses
200 killed
unknown wounded
44 killed
60 wounded
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