In another invasion in 938, however, he captured the fort of Charpete and defeated Kourkouas's advance guard, seizing a great amount of booty and forcing Kourkouas to withdraw.
Dalam invasi lain pada 938, bagaimanapun, ia merebut benteng Elâzığ dan mengalahkan pengawal Kourkouas, merebut sejumlah besar barang rampasan dan memaksa Kourkouas untuk mundur.