What the records say
- When
- 17 Jul 1618 – 20 Jul 1618
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 52.62° N, 38.47° E
- Description
- 1618 battle in Moscow
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Yelets
1618 battle in Moscow
The Battle of Yelets was the capture of the Muscovite fortress by the Cossacks of Hetman Petro Konashevych-Sahaidachny at the beginning of the campaign against Moscow. Took place on 17-20 July 1618. The Cossacks destroyed a powerful garrison that could have threatened the rear of the army and took a large ransom from the townspeople.
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