Polish unit under General Józef Dwernicki clashed with Russian forces near the town of Poryck in Volhynia (today: Pavlivka, Ukraine).

In the spring of 1831, General Dwernicki was sent with his corps from Congress Poland to former Polish provinces of Volhynia and Podolia.

His task was to spread the uprising to those lands, and Dwernicki himself was born and raised in Podolia, so he knew a lot of people in those parts.

Before marching eastwards, Dwernicki stayed in Zamość, leaving the city on 3 April.

Polish soldiers immediately attacked the Russians, capturing 250 prisoners, 100 horses and 200 weapons.