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Russians Open Danube Campaign with Bold Moves in Bulgaria

After delays to consolidate forces and depots, Russian operations gain momentum. Tirnovo is fortified as a new Grand Duke HQ while troops receive broad Bulgarian support. Czarewitch forces invest Rustchuk, block Shumla rail, and a Dobrudscha thrust forms. Western gains include Nicopolis, 40 guns, 6,000 Turks, two monitors, and a Danube pontoon bridge prep. Cavalry under General Gourka crosses Balkan passes toward Widin.