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Rus'–Byzantine War (941)
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The Rus'–Byzantine War of 941 took place during the reign of Igor of Kiev.[n 3] The first naval attack was driven off and followed by another, successful offensive in 944.[8] The outcome was the Rus'–Byzantine Treaty of 945.[9]
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Siege of Constantinople by the Rus | |||||||
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Part of Rus'-Byzantine Wars | |||||||
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Byzantine Empire | Rus' | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Theophanes Bardas Phokas John Kourkouas | Igor I of Kiev | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
15 ships (initially)[7] | 1,000 ships, c. 40,000 men[n 2] |
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