The Battle of Chełm was fought on 8 June 1794 between Poland and the combined forces of the Russian Empire and Prussia.

The Polish were led by Józef Zajączek, the Russo-Prussian forces by Petrowicz Zagriażski[citation needed] and Wilhelm Derfelden.

Zajączek occupied the forested hills 1.5 km away from the city.

In the early noon the Russian troops started the attack.

After several hours of fighting Zajączek could only try to save as much of his army as possible through a withdrawal.