Battle of Kruty (1918 AD)

Battle of Kruty (Ukraine vs Soviet Russia) took place in 1918 AD during Russian Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1918 AD
Date: 1918-01-30
Era: Modern
Conflict: Russian Civil War
Side A: Ukraine
Side B: Soviet Russia
Commanders (B): Mikhail Muravyov, Pavel Yegorov, Reinholds Bērziņš
Casualties: approx. Less than 260 36 prisoners (28 later executed)Heavy, about 300
Outcome: Tactical Bolshevik victory *Massacre of students who defended the station from the Bolshevik offensive Strategic Ukrainian victory * Capture of Kiev by Russian forces delayed * Conclusion of the Peace
Coordinates: 51.082°, 32.146°