The Nogais and the Turkish cavalry unexpectedly rushed out through the valley of the Musza River on the Polish left wing and confused it badly, tore apart the camp with infantry guarding this flank, and broke into the rear of the troops.

Koniecpolski immediately organized a counterattack and repulsed the attackers with a decisive action of the cavalry, infantry and artillery, inflicting significant losses on them.

[4] On October 24, Turkish troops led by Ipshir Mustafa and Aga Suleiman attacked the town.

At that time, the well was a typical "palanka" surrounded by a rampart, a moat and a palisade, with 8 defensive towers made of wood.

It was defended by several hundred Cossacks and local peasants, armed with a large number of firearms, but little ammunition.