Battle of Shostka

Battle of Shostka
Part of the Northeastern Ukraine offensive and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Date 24 February – 20 March 2022 (3 weeks and 3 days) Location Shostka, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine Status Russian victory
Belligerents
Russia	Ukraine
Units involved
Russian Armed Forces	Ukrainian Armed Forces
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Shostka was a military engagement in the city of Shostka between the Russian Armed Forces and the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It began on 24 February 2022 during the ongoing Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022).

Battle

On 24 February, Russia launched airstrikes in Shostka. Later that day Russian troops entered Shostka and there was fighting reported in the streets by the residents of Shostka.

On 14 March, Russian missiles bombed enterprises in the city. On 15 March, President Zelenskyy ordered the evacuation of Shostka.

On 19 March, it was reported that fighting intensified. On 20 March, Russian forces reported that Shotska was under their control.