[1] By early April, 1920, situation was getting worse for Ukrainian forces during their winter campaign as they were running out of ammunition.

[1] Mykhailo Pavlenko decided to raid Voznesensk in order to capture the necessary supplies.

Ukrainian infantry reportedly clapped their hands while advancing due to lack of ammunition.

However, a fog that appeared gave an advantage to Ukrainian Cossack units and could only orient via sound.

This battle was considered to be crucial for the outcome of winter campaign and existence of Ukrainian army.