Battle of Moshchun

Battle of Moshchun
Part of the northern front of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

An aerial photograph of Moshchun after the battle
Date5–21 March 2022
(2 weeks and 2 days)
Location
Moshchun, Bucha Raion, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
50°36′13″N 30°18′48″E / 50.60361°N 30.31333°E / 50.60361; 30.31333
Result Ukrainian victory
Belligerents
Russia Ukraine
Commanders and leaders
Sergey Chubarykin Oleksandr Syrskyi
Oleksandr Vdovychenko
Roman Kovalenko
Units involved
Strength
30,000 troops (including Irpin) 3,000 troops (including Irpin)
Casualties and losses
Per Ukraine: 100 confirmed killed Per Ukraine: 118 killed

The battle of Moshchun was a series of military engagements for control of the village of Moshchun and its surroundings during the initial phase of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The battle lasted from 5 March to 21 March 2022, and has been described as "one of the fiercest and most important battles during the defense of Kyiv."

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