Battle of Kruty (1918)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1918
• Date: 17 January 1918 (O.S.)
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Russian Civil War
• Side A: Ukraine
• Side B: Soviet Russia
• Commanders (B): Mikhail Muravyov, Pavel Yegorov, Reinholds Bērziņš
• Casualties: Less than 260 36 prisoners (28 later executed) (Ukraine), Heavy, about 300 (Soviet Russia)
• 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°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Kruty · Wikidata entry