This victory highlighted the effectiveness of Circassian guerrilla tactics and temporarily stalled Russian expansion in the region, boosting local resistance efforts.

[1][2][3][4]The Battle of Khosta occurred during the Russo-Circassian War (1763–1864), a protracted conflict between the Russian Empire and the indigenous Circassian population of the Caucasus.

[10] In 1840, Russian forces marched toward Khosta with approximately 3,000 troops, intending to establish control over the region and secure supply routes along the coast.

[12] The Circassians inflicted heavy losses on the Russians, who were unprepared for the intensity of the resistance and the strategic disadvantages posed by the mountainous landscape.

[11] The battle slowed Russian expansion temporarily and highlighted the effectiveness of Circassian guerrilla tactics, which would remain central to their resistance throughout the war.