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Battle of Vučji Do
Part of Montenegrin-Turkish War of 1876-1878
Date18 July 1876
Location
Result Montenegrin victory
Belligerents
File:Old Flag of Montenegro.png Montenegro Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
? Muktar Pasha
Osman Pasha
Selim Pasha
Strength
? ?
Casualties and losses
? ?

The Battle of Vučji Do was a major battle that took place on 18 July 1876 in Vučji Do, Montenegro. The battle was fought between the Montenegrins and the Ottoman Turks. It resulted in a Montenegrin victory. It was considered to be a crucial victory to the Montenegrins.

The Montenegrins heavily defeated Muktar Pasha's forces and captured and killed Osman Pasha and Selim Pasha. In addition, they captured a large consignment of weapons and ammunition.

Montenegrin flag used in the battle, damaged by Ottoman soldiers' bullets