Battle of Mesembria
Battle between Byzantine and Bulgarian forces during the war of Khan Khrum
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The Battle of Mesambria was a battle between the Byzantines and the Bulgarians during the war of Khan Krum. In this battle, during the night attack, the Byzantines under the command of their Emperor Leo V almost completely defeated the Bulgarians.
| Battle of Mesembria | |||||||
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| Part of the Byzantine–Bulgarian wars | |||||||
The proclamation of Emperor Leo V the Armenian. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 First Bulgarian Empire |
 Byzantine Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Unknown |
 Leo V | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Very heavy[3] | Light | ||||||
