Battle of Starobilsk
| Battle of Starobilsk | |||||||
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| Part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Russia |
 Ukraine | ||||||
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 Russian Armed Forces |
 Ukrainian Armed Forces | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle of Starobilsk is an ongoing military engagement that started on 25 February 2022, during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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.[3]
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.
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