Battle of Bucha Part of Kyiv offensive (2022) and 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine Date 27 February 2022 (1 week and 2 days) Location Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine Status Ongoing Ukrainian forces retain control of Bucha Belligerents Russia Ukraine Commanders and leaders Unknown Unknown Units involved Russian Armed Forces Russian Airborne Forces Russian Ground Forces 36th Combined Arms Army Ukrainian Armed Forces Ukrainian Ground Forces Ukrainian Air Force Irregular civilian volunteers (militia) Strength Unknown number of airborne troops Unknown number of ground troops Numerous tanks and armored vehicles Engineering and bridging units Artillery units Unknown number of ground troops Unknown number of militias Warplanes Artillery units Casualties and losses Per Ukraine: Numerous tanks, armored vehicles, and equipment Unknown number of civilians killed