Sirko promised to Cossacks that they will return what was "stolen from our own people" and they will take revenge for the devastation caused by Tatar raids on their lands.

Sirko saw this as a perfect opportunity for devastating Crimea while the large portion of Tatar army was busy with assisting Doroshenko in his war with Poland-Lithuania.

[7] Tatars were also in panic, fleeing from their settlements to the mountains in hopes of escaping the Cossack wrath.

[5] However, Cossacks didn't head to Bakhchysarai, they potentially risked getting their path blocked out of Crimea by the Tatar reinforcements or Tatar allies, while Cossacks would be too deep in Crimea to be able to get out on time.

Tatar army suffered a crushing defeat, and Khan was again forced to flee.

[2][3] Sirko's campaign into Crimea had a crucial role in outcome of the Battle of Podhajce.