Hearing of the disaster at the Kagul River, the Crimean khan Qaplan II Giray entered the city of Izmail out of fear of facing the smaller yet seemingly unstoppable Russian force, but the locals of the city were wary of the Tatars' presence in the city, owing to their fear that the invading Russians would give them reprisals for allowing the Tatars to enter their city.
The disaster at the Kagul River led to Crimean Khan Qaplan II Giray entering Izmail, driven by fear of the smaller yet powerful Russian force, while local residents were apprehensive about the Tatars' presence due to a fear of Russian retaliation for allowing them into the city.