The siege of Izmail or Ismail / Ishmael / İzmail, also called the storming of Izmail, was a military action fought in 1790 on the Black Sea during the Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) and simultaneously the Austro-Turkish War (1788–91). The Russians were led by Alexander Suvorov, who had defeated the Ottomans at Kinburn, Focsani, and Rymnik, as well as participating in the siege of Ochakov. The Black Sea rowing flotilla was commanded by the Spanish admiral José de Ribas. It is regarded as one of Suvorov's finest victories and one of the greatest deeds in world military history.
The capture of Izmail by Russian troops under the command of General-in-Chief A. V. Suvorov on 11 December 1791, Mikhail Ivanov
Izmail Fortress
The engraving of Samuil Schiflar [ru] (painted version). Creation of the engraving was inspired by a watercolor painting of military artist Ivanov. Ivanov's painting was based on the sketches, made by the artist during the battle.
Another engraving by Samuil Schiflar
Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792)
The Russo-Turkish War of 1787–1792 involved an unsuccessful attempt by the Ottoman Empire to regain lands lost to the Russian Empire in the course of the previous Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774). It took place concomitantly with the Austro-Turkish War (1788–1791), Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790) and Theatre War.
Clockwise, from top left: The Battle of Kinburn, The Siege of Ochakov, The Siege of Izmail, The Battle of Rymnik
Course of the war (in Russian).