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Kobryn


Battle Name : Kobryn

Date(s) : 15 September 1794

Part of : Polish Rebellion ,

Outcome : A victory for Russian Cavalry [Cossacks] over Polish Troops

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Polish troops were the advance guard of General Sierakowski's army. They were caught by a superior force which included 800 Cossacks and 10 Squadrons of mounted 'rifles'. Nearly four fifths of the Poles were killed or captured.

Location

A town in western Russia, Belarus, on the river Bug about 35 miles east of Brest-Litowsk.

Casualty figures

Russian Cavalry [Cossacks]

Number engaged :
2,800

Casualties :
n/a

Polish Troops

Number engaged :
500

Casualties :
365 (73.00%)