The storm was part of the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774), and resulted in an Ottoman victory.

[1][2] 1770 1771 1772 1773 1774 On August 7, General Essen commanded a Russian attack on the Ottoman fortress of Giurgiu during the Russo-Turkish War.

Three assault columns led by Generals Czartoryski, Olsuf'ev, and Gudovich attempted to capture the fortress.

The lack of adequate artillery support and an insufficient number of siege ladders hindered the assault.

[1] The Russians were repelled by the fire of the Ottoman defenders and pikemen, who pushed the attackers into the moat.