WebFeb 25, 2024 · Cell phone cameras recorded the helicopters’ approach which evoked the famous aerial assault scene in the Vietnam war film Apocalypse Now. Confirmed by … WebThe Battle of Antonov Airport, also known as the Battle of Hostomel, was a battle that began on 24 February 2024 during the 2024 Russian invasion of Ukraine for control over the Antonov Airport due to its strategic value. On the morning of 24 February 2024, between 20 to 34 Russian helicopters arrived to secure Antonov Airport in Hostomel, a suburb of …
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WebThis seems to be footage from the Russian side of the attack on Hostomel Airport / Antonov Internation Airport. ... We had a chat about the assault as a whole with a buddy who is a French paratrooper with 2 tours in Afghanistan, he was of the opinion that none of it is logical from a western tactical perspective. WebRussian Airborne Assault on Hostomel Airport, February 24, 2024 Just a few miles northwest of Kiev is Hostomel Airport (a.k.a. Gostomel, a.k.a. Antonov Airport), a busy … jj\u0027s from scratch
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WebThe russians did a controlled retreat of the airport on the 28th as they could not connect with the advancing Russian columns coming from the north-west due to heavy resistance. So in theory, the Hostomel assault was a success. However, their counterpart coming from the north failed, making the entire operation a waste of resources in the end. WebApr 21, 2024 · Initial military operations in the Kyiv area began on the very first day of the invasion with the Russian airborne assault on the Hostomel airport, that put 200-400 paratroopers 15 kilometers outside the Ukrainian capital on Feb. 24. This was a high-risk operation that can only be justified if Russia expected the Ukrainian government to collapse. WebMar 19, 2024 · Before being shot in the leg by a Russian sniper Eduard Lysovysk, who lives in Hostomel, witnessed and captured in photos and videos the atrocities unfolding … jj\\u0027s gas station fort collins