Battle of Voronezh River
The Battle of Voronezh River happened during the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'. The Principality of Ryazan was the first to be attacked.
| Battle of Voronezh River | |||||||
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| Part of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' | |||||||
The Ryazan's prince rejects the Mongols’ tribute demand. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Mongol Empire | Principality of Ryazan | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Subutai |
Yuriy Igorevich of Ryazan Roman Ingvarevich of Kolomna | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Several tumen of nomad cavalry | A few hundred cavalry and no more than 1000–2000 militia on foot | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Light | Heavy, but some units escaped to Kolomna | ||||||
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