Battle of Antonov Airport
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The Battle of Antonov Airport, also known as the Battle of Hostomel, was a battle which began on 24 February 2022, during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. It was to take control over the Antonov Airport in Ukraine.[7]
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Battle of Antonov Airport | |||||||
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Part of the Kyiv offensive and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine | |||||||
Antonov Airport in 2007 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Russia | Ukraine | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown | Maj. Valeriy Chybineyev † | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
National Guard of Russia
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Security Service of Ukraine
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First assault wave
Second assault wave
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Per Russia: None (second assault wave) Per Ukraine: Several helicopters shot down[6][5] |
Per Russia: 200 killed Per Ukraine: Several Ukrainian National Guardsmen captured |
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