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Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Battle of Antonov Airport

Thursday Feb 24, 2022 at 07 AM
Hostomel, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

Antonov Airport in Hostomel, Kyiv Oblast was attacked on 24 February 2022 during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine due to its strategic value as a potential air bridge for Russian troops. The attack intensified into a battle for control of the airport in which fighting continued until the next day, resulting in a Russian victory.


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