The Ottomans were probably unaware of the presence in the area of the newly formed 4th Bulgarian Army of 92,289 men under General Stiliyan Kovachev.
Osmanid ilmselt ei teadnud äsjaloodud 92 289 meheline Neljanda Bulgaaria armee kohalolust piirkonnas kindral Stilian Kovatševi juhtimisel.