Battle of Ochmatów (1644)

The Battle of Okhmativ or Battle of Ochmatów (Polish: Ochmatów) of 30 January 1644 refers to the engagement between the Polish forces under hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski and the horde of Crimean Tatars under Tugay Bey. Koniecpolski dealt a crushing defeat to Tugay Bey's forces near Okhmativ. This was the greatest Polish victory over the Tatars in the first half of the 17th century, and brought international fame and recognition to Koniecpolski.

Battle of Okhmativ (Ochmatów)
Part of Tatar raids on the Commonwealth
Date30 January 1644
Location
Okhmativ, in modern Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
Result Polish-Lithuanian victory
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Crimean Tatars
Commanders and leaders
Stanisław Koniecpolski Toğay bey
Strength
19,130 under 20,000
Casualties and losses
unknown 4,000
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