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Russo-Turkish War

Victory · Treaty of Jassy

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Period on the timeline
1787–1791 / peace in 1792 N.S.

Russia fought the Ottoman Empire, with Austria acting as an ally during part of the war. Victories at Rymnik and Izmail helped bring about a peace that confirmed Russia's position in Crimea and moved the frontier to the Dniester.

Period
1787–1792
Belligerents
The Russian Empire and Austria — the Ottoman Empire
Outcome
Russia's annexation of Crimea was confirmed; the frontier moved to the Dniester
Settlement
Treaty of Jassy: 29 December 1791 O.S. / 9 January 1792 N.S.
Calendar
Usually called the war of 1787–1791; the bar includes the peace under the New Style calendar

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