Battle of Kiev (January 1919) 1919
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 January 1919 – 5 February 1919 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1919 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Interwar (1919–1938) | derived from year |
| Location | Ukraine | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Russian Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 50.4000, 30.5400 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kyiv started in January 1919 and was one of a number of battles fought over the capital of Ukraine during the Russian Civil War and Ukrainian–Soviet War. It involved an offensive by elements of the Ukrainian Front of the Red Army to capture Kyiv. The battle was a part of the General Offensive of the Ukrainian Front.
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