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| conflict = Battle of Starobilsk |
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| partof = the [[Eastern Ukraine offensive]] and the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]] |
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| date = 25 February – 2 March 2022 ({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=2|day1=25|year1=2022|month2=3|day2=02|year2=2022}}) |
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| place = [[Starobilsk]], [[Luhansk Oblast]], [[Ukraine]] |
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| result = Russian victory |
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The '''Battle of Starobilsk''' was a military engagement that started on 25 February 2022, during the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]], as part of the [[Eastern Ukraine offensive]]. |
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==Background== |
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[[Starobilsk]] ([[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]]: Старобільськ, [[Russian language|Russian]]: Старобельск) is a city near [[Luhansk]] in [[Luhansk Oblast]], [[Ukraine]]. It serves as the administrative center of [[Starobilsk Raion]]. The river [[Aidar (river)|Aidar]] runs to the west of the city centre, creating a natural obstacle. |
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==Battle== |
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Initial clashes near Starobilsk were reported on 24 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ukrainian soldiers give worthy rebuff to Russia on outskirts of Starobilsk (Luhansk region) – JFO|url=https://ua.interfax.com.ua/news/general/801401.html|access-date=2022-02-25|website=Interfax-Ukraine|language=en|archive-date=25 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225150432/https://ua.interfax.com.ua/news/general/801401.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 February 2022, the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]] claimed to have destroyed a column of Russian soldiers which had prepared to cross the river [[Aidar (river)|Aidar]].<ref name="gazeta">{{cite web|url=https://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_bilya-starobilska-ukrayinski-vijskovi-rozbili-kolonu-vorozhoyi-tehniki/1072523|title=Війна в Україні: біля Старобільська українські військові розбили колону ворожої техніки | Новини на Gazeta.ua|website=gazeta.ua|date=25 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022|archive-date=25 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225093156/https://gazeta.ua/articles/np/_bilya-starobilska-ukrayinski-vijskovi-rozbili-kolonu-vorozhoyi-tehniki/1072523|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The city has been heavily damaged by Russian artillery barrages. This has resulted in six injuries and one death.<ref>{{Cite web|last=SERVICE|first=STATE EMERGENCY|title=A view shows destroyed buildings after shelling in the town of Starobilsk in the Luhansk region|url=https://denvergazette.com/news/nation-world/a-view-shows-destroyed-buildings-after-shelling-in-the-town-of-starobilsk-in-the-luhansk/image_0cf46c31-9da2-5bb1-aa11-b658868b4bf3.html|access-date=2022-02-26|website=Denver Gazette|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukrainian-town-shows-significant-damage-after-shelling|first=Adam|last=Sabes|title=Ukrainian town shows significant damage after shelling|website=Fox News|date=25 February 2022}}</ref> |
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A large Russian convoy made up of more than 60 vehicles entered Starobilsk on 2 March but was stopped from advancing ahead by protesting locals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://suspilne.media/212928-rosijski-tanki-zajsli-u-starobilsk-ih-zupinaut-miscevi-ziteli/ |title=Російські танки зайшли у Старобільськ, їх зупиняють місцеві жителі |work=[[Suspilne]] |date=2 March 2022 |access-date=2 March 2022 |language=Ukrainian }}</ref> |
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On 6 March, [[Serhiy Haidai]], the [[governor of Luhansk Oblast]], stated that Russian forces had captured Starobilsk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://24tv.ua/shhob-ne-bulo-prorivu-zsu-virivnyali-liniyu-frontu-luganshhini_n1892918 |title=Щоб не було прориву: ЗСУ вирівняли лінію фронту на Луганщині |work=[[Channel 24 (Ukraine)|Channel 24]] |date=6 March 2022 |access-date=6 March 2022 |language=Ukrainian }}</ref> |
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== Aftermath == |
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On March 6, 2022, the inhabitants of Starobilsk allegedly took down the flag of the [[Luhansk People's Republic]], burnt it and started to sing the [[Ukrainian anthem]]. The pro-Russian forces dispersed the pro-Ukrainian meeting with shots in the air.<ref>[https://www.ukrinform.ru/rubric-regions/3423004-v-starobelske-ziteli-sorvali-s-flagstoka-flag-agressora-i-speli-gimn-ukrainy.html В Старобельске жители сорвали с флагштока флаг агрессора и спели гимн Украины]</ref><ref>[https://news.obozrevatel.com/ukr/society/na-luganschini-lyudi-vijshli-na-miting-ta-zaminili-prapor-lnr-na-ukrainskij-okupanti-vidkrili-strilyaninu.htm На Луганщині люди вийшли на мітинг та замінили "прапор" "ЛНР" на український: окупанти відкрили стрілянину]</ref> |
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== References == |
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{{2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}} |
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[[Category:Battles of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Starobilsk]] |
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[[Category:Battles involving Ukraine|Starobilsk]] |
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[[Category:Battles involving Russia|Starobilsk]] |
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[[Category:Starobilsk Raion]] |
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[[Category:Eastern Ukraine offensive]] |
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Revision as of 23:07, 26 March 2022
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| Battle of Starobilsk | |||||||
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| Part of the Eastern Ukraine offensive and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine | |||||||
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 Russia Luhansk PR |
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The Battle of Starobilsk was a military engagement that started on 25 February 2022, during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, as part of the Eastern Ukraine offensive.
Background
Starobilsk (Ukrainian: Старобільськ, Russian: Старобельск) is a city near Luhansk in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Starobilsk Raion. The river Aidar runs to the west of the city centre, creating a natural obstacle.
Battle
Initial clashes near Starobilsk were reported on 24 February 2022.[1] On 25 February 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine claimed to have destroyed a column of Russian soldiers which had prepared to cross the river Aidar.[2]
The city has been heavily damaged by Russian artillery barrages. This has resulted in six injuries and one death.[3][4]
A large Russian convoy made up of more than 60 vehicles entered Starobilsk on 2 March but was stopped from advancing ahead by protesting locals.[5]
On 6 March, Serhiy Haidai, the governor of Luhansk Oblast, stated that Russian forces had captured Starobilsk.[6]
Aftermath
On March 6, 2022, the inhabitants of Starobilsk allegedly took down the flag of the Luhansk People's Republic, burnt it and started to sing the Ukrainian anthem. The pro-Russian forces dispersed the pro-Ukrainian meeting with shots in the air.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Ukrainian soldiers give worthy rebuff to Russia on outskirts of Starobilsk (Luhansk region) – JFO". Interfax-Ukraine. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Війна в Україні: біля Старобільська українські військові розбили колону ворожої техніки | Новини на Gazeta.ua". gazeta.ua. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ SERVICE, STATE EMERGENCY. "A view shows destroyed buildings after shelling in the town of Starobilsk in the Luhansk region". Denver Gazette. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Sabes, Adam (25 February 2022). "Ukrainian town shows significant damage after shelling". Fox News.
- ^ "Російські танки зайшли у Старобільськ, їх зупиняють місцеві жителі". Suspilne (in Ukrainian). 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Щоб не було прориву: ЗСУ вирівняли лінію фронту на Луганщині". Channel 24 (in Ukrainian). 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ В Старобельске жители сорвали с флагштока флаг агрессора и спели гимн Украины
- ^ На Луганщині люди вийшли на мітинг та замінили "прапор" "ЛНР" на український: окупанти відкрили стрілянину
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