Ukraine’s largest military airports fallen into hands of Russian forces
KIEV, Feb. 25 (YPA) – The Ukrainian forces admitted on Friday that the most important strategic military airports on the outskirts of the capital, Kiev, had fallen into the hands of the Russian forces, following a major air landing by Russian special units.
The Ukrainian General Staff said that the Russian forces managed to control the Gostomel airport, which is close to the ring line of the capital, Kiev.
The Ukrainian forces stated that they shot down two Russian army helicopters and the killing of 1,000 Russian soldiers during the Russian operation to control the airport.
The statement of the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed that the Russian forces are advancing with large numbers towards the capital, Kiev.
On the other hand, the Russian Ministry of Defense said, in a statement, that more than 200 Russian helicopters participated in the operation, which succeeded after silencing all air defenses in the landing area and the complete isolation of the combat zone from the air.
The statement stated that during the operation to capture the airport, more than 200 ultra-nationalists in the ranks of the Ukrainian special units were killed, without the Russian forces incurring any losses.
YPA