20 battalions 18,000[1] or up to 22,000[2] 4,000[1]–4,500[2] 829 killed, 2,482 wounded[4] The Battle of Gorni Dubnik took place during the Russo-Turkish War on 24 October 1877.

In an effort to reduce the fortress of Pleven quicker, Russian forces began targeting garrisons along the Ottoman supply and communications route.

General Joseph Vladimirovich Gourko was called up from the Shipka Pass area to deal with more of the garrisons protecting Pleven.

The Finnish Guard sharpshooter battalion participated on the battle and stormed the fortress walls.

Gourko continued the attacks and the garrison commander Ahmed Hifzi Pasha surrendered.