Battle of Okhtyrka
The battle of Okhtyrka was a military engagement in and around Okhtyrka city in Sumy Oblast of Ukraine. It began on 24 February 2022, as part of the northern Ukraine offensive during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Fighting began in the outskirts of the city as Russian forces attempted to occupy the city. The initial advance was repelled, and the city was attacked by artillery fire. On March 26, 2022, it was reported that the strategic stronghold of Trostianets was taken back by Ukrainian forces. This disrupted Russian communications and supply routes, threatening the Russian front.
| Battle of Okhtyrka | |||||||
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| Part of the eastern Ukraine offensive and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine | |||||||
Okhtyrka City Council after the battle | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Russia | Ukraine | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
Per Ukraine: 70+ killed (28 Feb. only), 32 wounded (as of 26 Feb.) | ||||||
| 100 civilians killed | |||||||
Okhtyrka Location within Ukraine Okhtyrka Okhtyrka (Sumy Oblast) | |||||||
The Russian offensive has been criticized for civilian casualties and the use of cluster bombs, which may constitute war crimes.
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