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Siege of Bar
Part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising
Date 24–31 July 1648 Location Bar, Bracław Voivodeship, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Result Cossack victory
Belligerents
Zaporozhian Cossacks	Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Commanders and leaders
Maksym Kryvonis	Broniewski (AWOL) Andrzej Potocki (POW)
Strength
10,000 50 cannons	Unknown, more than Cossacks
Casualties and losses
Light	14,000 captured

The Siege of Bar took place between the Zaporozhian Cossacks and the Polish–Lithuanian garrison of the Bar fortress, during which Cossack colonel Maksym Kryvonis laid a siege on the fortress, capturing the fortress with its garrison, in 24–31 July 1648.

Prelude

Bar fortress was seen as one of the most important places to control. Bohdan Khmelnytsky sent Cossack colonel Maksym Kryvonis with the goal of capturing it. Even before the siege took place, city residents already had a visible dissatisfaction with Polish authorities of the city.

Siege

On July 24, Kryvonis with his 10,000 Cossacks contacted the city residents, which he planned to collaborate with in order to capture the city. Broniewski was a commander of the Bar garrison, but he deserted and Polish hetman Andrzej Potocki had to take over his place. Kryvonis had 50 cannons at his disposal which he used to shell the fortress, while preparing to carry out his plan to break into fortress and confuse the garrison.

On July 30, after damaging the fortress with cannon fire and Kryvonis successfully executing his plan, with assistance of the city residents, Cossacks managed to break into the fortress.

On July 31, Cossacks defeated the Bar garrison. Cossacks captured 14,000 troops, among which were many high-ranking commanders, Polish hetmans and Andrzej Potocki himself.

Aftermath

Capture of Bar fortress became known as one of the greatest Cossack victories during the Uprising. After Cossack victory and capture of Bar fortress, Cossacks were able to establish a greater control of Podolia and proceed with offensive operations.

References

1. ^ "Остатки каменной крепости (замка) в г.Бар". www.shukach.com. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
2. ^ "Три цікаві історичні події Бара в ілюстраціях Сергія Мірчука". barnews.city. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

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