Battle of Dibrivka

The Battle of Dibrivka was a military conflict between Ukrainian insurgents, led by Nestor Makhno and Fedir Shchus, and the Central Powers that were occupying southern Ukraine. It took place on 30 September 1918, towards the end of World War I. The battle began when Makhno, Shchus, and a group of anarchist supporters ambushed Austrian and Ukrainian detachments stationed in Dibrivka. The anarchists were armed with machine guns and were assisted by local peasants, who together captured ammunition, arms, and prisoners of war. It resulted in an insurgent victory and the establishment of an autonomous territory in the region, following the subsequent defeat of the Central Powers.

Battle of Dibrivka
Part of the Ukrainian War of Independence

Nestor Makhno (center) and Fedir Shchus (right), the insurgent commanders at the Battle of Dibrivka
Date30 September 1918
Location
Dibrivka, Pokrovske, Oleksandrivsky, Katerynoslav, Ukraine
47°58′19″N 36°28′20″E
Result

Insurgent victory

  • Insurgent movement extends throughout Katerynoslav
  • Subsequent reprisals against each other by the Central Powers and insurgents
Belligerents

Central Powers

 Anarchists
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Nestor Makhno
Fedir Shchus
Units involved
 Austro-Hungarian Army
Ukrainian State Guard		 Insurgents
Strength
500 Austrians
200 Haydamaks		 30 insurgents
Casualties and losses
620 killed
80 captured		 Unknown
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