Battle of Strygany
The Battle of Strygany took place during the Ukrainian Insurgent Army attack on Soviet partisans and subsequent arrival of NKVD reinforcements, on 12-13 May 1944.
Prelude
During the second half of 1943–1944, UPA carried out propaganda activity in Central Ukraine, in attempts to create OUN cells there and spread influence. The UPA sotnia of was tasked with breaking through to Kholodny Yar in order to assist local insurgents there. The UPA sotnia entered Slavuta Raion, where they were informed by locals about presence of the Soviet partisans of, numbering 300 partisans. Estimates of UPA strength vary at 200–320.Battle
On May 12, the Soviet partisans were informed of UPA movement by their outpost, which allowed them to react on time. The UPA insurgents and Soviet partisans clashed for half an hour, but the arrival of NKVD reinforcements forced UPA sotnia to retreat into the forest near Bryduryn. According to Odukha, UPA lost 70 troops in this clash.On May 13, the Soviet forces attacked UPA's defensive line near Bryduryn. Some UPA units managed to break out with casualties, while others took advantage of environment and Soviet disorganization. However, half of UPA troops were unable to break out and were defeated in swap near Bryduryn.