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Siege of Kyiv (1658) 1658

Siege of Kyiv (1658)
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1658Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationUkraineNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictRusso-Cossack War of 1658-1659, Russo-Polish WarWikidata P361
Coordinates50.4500, 30.5236Wikidata P625

About the battle

Siege of Kyiv or Defense of Kyiv was a siege of Kyiv by troops led by Daniil Vyhovsky, whose garrison was commanded by the Russian Commander Vasily Sheremetev. As a result of the battle, Russian troops completely defeated the Cossack regiments and successfully defended Kyiv.

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Location

50.4500, 30.5236 · Ukraine

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