The Battle of Borodzianka took place on 11–13 June 1920, during the Kiev offensive of the Polish Army in the Polish–Soviet War. Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division, commanded by Edward Śmigły-Rydz, clashed with Red Army's 25th Rifle Division, supported by Bashkir Cavalry Brigade. Soviet forces were commanded by Alexander Yegorov. The battle took place along the Zdwizh river, some 50 kilometers west of Kiev.
Battle of Borodzianka | |||||||
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Part of Polish-Soviet War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Poland | Russian SFSR | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Edward Śmigły-Rydz | Aleksandr Jegorow | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
1st Legions Infantry Division | 25th Rifle Division, Baszkirska Samodzielna Brygada Kawalerii, 7th Rifle Division | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Around 260 killed and wounded | Unknown |