Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport
Videos
-
Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport
04:15 | February 25, 2023
-
4 dead, dozens other injured in Ukraine after Russia launches devastating aerial attacks
02:06 | September 28, 2025
-
Denmark temporarily bans flying drones amid increased sightings at military sites, airports
00:40 | September 28, 2025
-
Russia bombards Kyiv with mass aerial strikes, killing at least 17
04:20 | August 28, 2025
-
Israel revives plan to split West Bank with settlement that ‘buries’ idea of Palestinian state
02:41 | August 14, 2025
-
What are the political implications of Canada’s intent to recognize Palestinian state?
03:55 | July 31, 2025
-
Israelis, Palestinians react as Canada says it intends to officially recognize a Palestinian state
03:42 | July 31, 2025
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Diplomatic rift continues despite Zelenskyy suggesting negotiations with Moscow
01:58 | July 21, 2025
-
Congo, M23 pledge commitment to ceasefire in Qatar, beginning August
01:09 | July 19, 2025
-
Israel-Iran strikes: What happens next as fears of wider war escalate
02:21 | June 14, 2025
-
Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu says Gaza population will be moved as ‘intensified’ offensive begins
01:03 | May 5, 2025
-
War is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of Gazan children: WHO on aid blockades
04:01 | May 2, 2025
-
White House claims Ukraine seeking last-minute changes is holding up minerals deal with U.S.
01:57 | April 30, 2025
-
Pakistan says India planning military strike in the next 24-36 hours
03:14 | April 30, 2025
-
Ukraine mining hubs warn Trump not to exploit natural resources in rare mineral deal
02:24 | April 29, 2025
-
Trump says Zelenskyy meeting ‘went well,’ disappointed by Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine
02:19 | April 28, 2025
-
‘I think we have a deal with Russia,’ but Ukraine negotiations have ‘been harder’: Trump
02:11 | April 23, 2025
-
Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing at least 20 people at Kashmir resort
01:17 | April 22, 2025
-
Trump calls attack on Ukraine’s Sumy a ‘mistake’ as Russia faces backlash
03:12 | April 14, 2025
-
Gazans observe Eid amid war, loss, and ongoing ceasefire negotiations
01:18 | March 30, 2025
-
Russia claims it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine
02:41 | March 13, 2025
-
Trump places no concessions on Russia as Zelenskyy, Ukraine face major demands for peace talks
02:03 | March 9, 2025
-
Ukrainian women find strength, support as they rebuild in Canada
02:33 | March 8, 2025
-
Russian missile strikes kill at least 20 across Ukraine
02:08 | March 8, 2025
-
Nearly 200 dead as Syria government fighters clash with Assad loyalists
02:02 | March 7, 2025
-
PKK leader calls for armed group to ‘dissolve’
02:01 | February 28, 2025
-
Hamas frees 6 more hostages, but Gaza ceasefire’s future unclear
04:03 | February 22, 2025
-
Zelenskyy blames Russia after drone collides with steel roof of Chornobyl nuclear reactor
03:39 | February 14, 2025
-
Rwandan-backed ‘M23’ rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation
01:50 | January 27, 2025
-
Palestinian supporters around the world celebrate as Netanyahu says ceasefire deal reached
03:22 | January 17, 2025
-
Tel Aviv protesters rally against Netanyahu, demand efforts on hostage deal with Hamas
01:47 | January 5, 2025
-
WHO chief recounts Israeli strike on Yemen airport: ‘I was not sure I could survive’
01:07 | December 29, 2024
-
Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport
04:15 | February 25, 2023
-
4 dead, dozens other injured in Ukraine after Russia launches devastating aerial attacks
02:06 | September 28, 2025
-
Denmark temporarily bans flying drones amid increased sightings at military sites, airports
00:40 | September 28, 2025
-
Russia bombards Kyiv with mass aerial strikes, killing at least 17
04:20 | August 28, 2025
-
Israel revives plan to split West Bank with settlement that ‘buries’ idea of Palestinian state
02:41 | August 14, 2025
-
What are the political implications of Canada’s intent to recognize Palestinian state?
03:55 | July 31, 2025
-
Israelis, Palestinians react as Canada says it intends to officially recognize a Palestinian state
03:42 | July 31, 2025
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Diplomatic rift continues despite Zelenskyy suggesting negotiations with Moscow
01:58 | July 21, 2025
-
Congo, M23 pledge commitment to ceasefire in Qatar, beginning August
01:09 | July 19, 2025
-
Israel-Iran strikes: What happens next as fears of wider war escalate
02:21 | June 14, 2025
-
Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu says Gaza population will be moved as ‘intensified’ offensive begins
01:03 | May 5, 2025
-
War is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of Gazan children: WHO on aid blockades
04:01 | May 2, 2025
-
White House claims Ukraine seeking last-minute changes is holding up minerals deal with U.S.
01:57 | April 30, 2025
-
Pakistan says India planning military strike in the next 24-36 hours
03:14 | April 30, 2025
-
Ukraine mining hubs warn Trump not to exploit natural resources in rare mineral deal
02:24 | April 29, 2025
-
Trump says Zelenskyy meeting ‘went well,’ disappointed by Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine
02:19 | April 28, 2025
-
‘I think we have a deal with Russia,’ but Ukraine negotiations have ‘been harder’: Trump
02:11 | April 23, 2025
-
Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing at least 20 people at Kashmir resort
01:17 | April 22, 2025
-
Trump calls attack on Ukraine’s Sumy a ‘mistake’ as Russia faces backlash
03:12 | April 14, 2025
-
Gazans observe Eid amid war, loss, and ongoing ceasefire negotiations
01:18 | March 30, 2025
-
Russia claims it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine
02:41 | March 13, 2025
-
Trump places no concessions on Russia as Zelenskyy, Ukraine face major demands for peace talks
02:03 | March 9, 2025
-
Ukrainian women find strength, support as they rebuild in Canada
02:33 | March 8, 2025
-
Russian missile strikes kill at least 20 across Ukraine
02:08 | March 8, 2025
-
Nearly 200 dead as Syria government fighters clash with Assad loyalists
02:02 | March 7, 2025
-
PKK leader calls for armed group to ‘dissolve’
02:01 | February 28, 2025
-
Hamas frees 6 more hostages, but Gaza ceasefire’s future unclear
04:03 | February 22, 2025
-
Zelenskyy blames Russia after drone collides with steel roof of Chornobyl nuclear reactor
03:39 | February 14, 2025
-
Rwandan-backed ‘M23’ rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation
01:50 | January 27, 2025
-
Palestinian supporters around the world celebrate as Netanyahu says ceasefire deal reached
03:22 | January 17, 2025
-
Tel Aviv protesters rally against Netanyahu, demand efforts on hostage deal with Hamas
01:47 | January 5, 2025
-
WHO chief recounts Israeli strike on Yemen airport: ‘I was not sure I could survive’
01:07 | December 29, 2024
Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport
Description
February 25, 2023
At the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, elite Russian troops descended on Hostomel airport, which is about 30 kilometres from the centre of Kyiv. Crystal Goomansingh was granted sweeping access to that airport during her coverage of the war, and tells us about this pivotal battle.
-
Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport04:15 | February 25, 2023 -
4 dead, dozens other injured in Ukraine after Russia launches devastating aerial attacks02:06 | September 28, 2025 -
Denmark temporarily bans flying drones amid increased sightings at military sites, airports00:40 | September 28, 2025 -
Russia bombards Kyiv with mass aerial strikes, killing at least 1704:20 | August 28, 2025 -
Israel revives plan to split West Bank with settlement that ‘buries’ idea of Palestinian state02:41 | August 14, 2025 -
What are the political implications of Canada’s intent to recognize Palestinian state?03:55 | July 31, 2025 -
Israelis, Palestinians react as Canada says it intends to officially recognize a Palestinian state03:42 | July 31, 2025 -
Russia-Ukraine war: Diplomatic rift continues despite Zelenskyy suggesting negotiations with Moscow01:58 | July 21, 2025 -
Congo, M23 pledge commitment to ceasefire in Qatar, beginning August01:09 | July 19, 2025 -
Israel-Iran strikes: What happens next as fears of wider war escalate02:21 | June 14, 2025 -
Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu says Gaza population will be moved as ‘intensified’ offensive begins01:03 | May 5, 2025 -
War is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of Gazan children: WHO on aid blockades04:01 | May 2, 2025 -
White House claims Ukraine seeking last-minute changes is holding up minerals deal with U.S.01:57 | April 30, 2025 -
Pakistan says India planning military strike in the next 24-36 hours03:14 | April 30, 2025 -
Ukraine mining hubs warn Trump not to exploit natural resources in rare mineral deal02:24 | April 29, 2025 -
Trump says Zelenskyy meeting ‘went well,’ disappointed by Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine02:19 | April 28, 2025 -
‘I think we have a deal with Russia,’ but Ukraine negotiations have ‘been harder’: Trump02:11 | April 23, 2025 -
Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing at least 20 people at Kashmir resort01:17 | April 22, 2025 -
Trump calls attack on Ukraine’s Sumy a ‘mistake’ as Russia faces backlash03:12 | April 14, 2025 -
Gazans observe Eid amid war, loss, and ongoing ceasefire negotiations01:18 | March 30, 2025 -
Russia claims it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine02:41 | March 13, 2025 -
Trump places no concessions on Russia as Zelenskyy, Ukraine face major demands for peace talks02:03 | March 9, 2025 -
Ukrainian women find strength, support as they rebuild in Canada02:33 | March 8, 2025 -
Russian missile strikes kill at least 20 across Ukraine02:08 | March 8, 2025 -
Nearly 200 dead as Syria government fighters clash with Assad loyalists02:02 | March 7, 2025 -
PKK leader calls for armed group to ‘dissolve’02:01 | February 28, 2025 -
Hamas frees 6 more hostages, but Gaza ceasefire’s future unclear04:03 | February 22, 2025 -
Zelenskyy blames Russia after drone collides with steel roof of Chornobyl nuclear reactor03:39 | February 14, 2025 -
Rwandan-backed ‘M23’ rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation01:50 | January 27, 2025 -
Palestinian supporters around the world celebrate as Netanyahu says ceasefire deal reached03:22 | January 17, 2025 -
Tel Aviv protesters rally against Netanyahu, demand efforts on hostage deal with Hamas01:47 | January 5, 2025 -
WHO chief recounts Israeli strike on Yemen airport: ‘I was not sure I could survive’01:07 | December 29, 2024
-
Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport04:15 | February 25, 2023
-
4 dead, dozens other injured in Ukraine after Russia launches devastating aerial attacks02:06 | September 28, 2025
-
Denmark temporarily bans flying drones amid increased sightings at military sites, airports00:40 | September 28, 2025
-
Russia bombards Kyiv with mass aerial strikes, killing at least 1704:20 | August 28, 2025
-
Israel revives plan to split West Bank with settlement that ‘buries’ idea of Palestinian state02:41 | August 14, 2025
-
What are the political implications of Canada’s intent to recognize Palestinian state?03:55 | July 31, 2025
-
Israelis, Palestinians react as Canada says it intends to officially recognize a Palestinian state03:42 | July 31, 2025
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Diplomatic rift continues despite Zelenskyy suggesting negotiations with Moscow01:58 | July 21, 2025
-
Congo, M23 pledge commitment to ceasefire in Qatar, beginning August01:09 | July 19, 2025
-
Israel-Iran strikes: What happens next as fears of wider war escalate02:21 | June 14, 2025
-
Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu says Gaza population will be moved as ‘intensified’ offensive begins01:03 | May 5, 2025
-
War is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of Gazan children: WHO on aid blockades04:01 | May 2, 2025
-
White House claims Ukraine seeking last-minute changes is holding up minerals deal with U.S.01:57 | April 30, 2025
-
Pakistan says India planning military strike in the next 24-36 hours03:14 | April 30, 2025
-
Ukraine mining hubs warn Trump not to exploit natural resources in rare mineral deal02:24 | April 29, 2025
-
Trump says Zelenskyy meeting ‘went well,’ disappointed by Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine02:19 | April 28, 2025
-
‘I think we have a deal with Russia,’ but Ukraine negotiations have ‘been harder’: Trump02:11 | April 23, 2025
-
Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing at least 20 people at Kashmir resort01:17 | April 22, 2025
-
Trump calls attack on Ukraine’s Sumy a ‘mistake’ as Russia faces backlash03:12 | April 14, 2025
-
Gazans observe Eid amid war, loss, and ongoing ceasefire negotiations01:18 | March 30, 2025
-
Russia claims it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine02:41 | March 13, 2025
-
Trump places no concessions on Russia as Zelenskyy, Ukraine face major demands for peace talks02:03 | March 9, 2025
-
Ukrainian women find strength, support as they rebuild in Canada02:33 | March 8, 2025
-
Russian missile strikes kill at least 20 across Ukraine02:08 | March 8, 2025
-
Nearly 200 dead as Syria government fighters clash with Assad loyalists02:02 | March 7, 2025
-
PKK leader calls for armed group to ‘dissolve’02:01 | February 28, 2025
-
Hamas frees 6 more hostages, but Gaza ceasefire’s future unclear04:03 | February 22, 2025
-
Zelenskyy blames Russia after drone collides with steel roof of Chornobyl nuclear reactor03:39 | February 14, 2025
-
Rwandan-backed ‘M23’ rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation01:50 | January 27, 2025
-
Palestinian supporters around the world celebrate as Netanyahu says ceasefire deal reached03:22 | January 17, 2025
-
Tel Aviv protesters rally against Netanyahu, demand efforts on hostage deal with Hamas01:47 | January 5, 2025
-
WHO chief recounts Israeli strike on Yemen airport: ‘I was not sure I could survive’01:07 | December 29, 2024
Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport
Description
February 25, 2023
At the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, elite Russian troops descended on Hostomel airport, which is about 30 kilometres from the centre of Kyiv. Crystal Goomansingh was granted sweeping access to that airport during her coverage of the war, and tells us about this pivotal battle.
National News
-
Trump says US will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’1:045 hours ago -
Landfill collapse in Philippines kills 4, dozens missing1:378 hours ago -
Syrian army and Kurdish groups clash in Aleppo, breaking ceasefire and displacing residents1:3811 hours ago -
Canadians reassessing trade with China as priorities shift, Ipsos poll finds1:2412 hours ago -
London Health Sciences Centre medical team performs world-first surgery including two simultaneous heart reconstruction procedures2:1119 hours ago -
Russia strikes Ukraine with hypersonic missile2:031 day ago -
Venezuelan political prisoners embrace freedom3:081 day ago -
Minneapolis shooting: State and local officials shut out of federal probe2:151 day ago -
Iranians in Canada rally in solidarity with protesters2:0114 hours ago -
Iran unrest widens as government shuts off internet2:091 day ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Iran unrest widens as government shuts off internet2:091 day ago -
Growing concern among Iranian-Canadians over protests in Iran2:0513 hours ago -
Iran protests: ‘Near total’ internet blackout as demonstrations enter 12th day3:351 day ago -
ICE shooting: Minneapolis officials want access to FBI investigation, say they have jurisdiction5:401 day ago -
Freeland’s departure leaves Carney 2 seats shy of majority government0:311 day ago -
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say0:221 day ago -
Langley extortion shooting latest in a string of similar attacks3:121 day ago -
Iran’s national flag ripped in half during protests2:062 days ago -
Business Matters: China to probe Meta’s acquisition of A.I. startup Manus2:222 days ago -
ICE shooting: Vigils, protests across Minneapolis after woman killed2:562 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Jan. 921:561 day ago -
Global National: Jan. 822:342 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 722:013 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 622:424 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 522:305 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 421:326 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 321:561 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 222:021 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 122:001 week ago -
Global National: Dec. 3122:081 week ago
Trending
-
Trump says US will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’1:045 hours ago -
Danish, U.S. and Greenland officials to meet over White House’s annexation threats1:441 day ago -
Your Money: Venezuela turmoil and what it means for Canadian wallets and markets6:033 days ago -
Global National: Jan 922:24144 months ago -
Katy Perry hard launches romance with Justin Trudeau on IG1:561 day ago
Canada
-
Iranians in Canada rally in solidarity with protesters2:0114 hours ago -
Growing concern among Iranian-Canadians over protests in Iran2:0513 hours ago -
Canada could lose 4,000 restaurants in 2026: report1:551 day ago -
Canada’s restaurant industry could lose thousands of eateries in 20264:211 day ago -
Business Matters: Canada’s unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December2:431 day ago -
Eglinton LRT to open ‘early in February’: Ford2:021 day ago -
Calgary ‘turning corner’ in Bearspaw feeder main repairs2:031 day ago -
How is Canada working to create its own space launch capability?2:082 days ago -
City proposes 2.2% tax increase in 2026 Toronto budget2:042 days ago -
Freeland to vacate MP seat, begin role as economic advisor in Ukrainian government0:382 days ago
U.S. News
-
Minneapolis shooting: State and local officials shut out of federal probe2:151 day ago -
17 Republicans break ranks to vote with Dems on ‘Obamacare’ tax credits2:001 day ago -
‘He was not injured’: Minneapolis mayor doesn’t believe ICE agent was seriously hurt by protesters car prior to deadly shooting1:061 day ago -
‘Portland is not a training ground for militarized agents’: U.S. federal officer shooting leaves 2 wounded4:151 day ago -
Danish, U.S. and Greenland officials to meet over White House’s annexation threats1:441 day ago -
Minneapolis on edge as competing narratives emerge over ICE shooting3:331 day ago -
Trump pulls US from more than 60 international organizations1:572 days ago -
Civil rights lawyer reacts to deadly shooting of woman in Minneapolis by ICE agent5:252 days ago -
Former FBI agent on fatal shooting of a woman by ICE in Minneapolis3:552 days ago -
Canadian airlines retreat further from U.S. travel as cross-border demand continues to slide0:372 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Trump says US will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’1:045 hours ago -
Growing concern among Iranian-Canadians over protests in Iran2:0513 hours ago -
Iran protests: ‘Near total’ internet blackout as demonstrations enter 12th day3:351 day ago -
ICE shooting: Minneapolis officials want access to FBI investigation, say they have jurisdiction5:401 day ago -
Freeland’s departure leaves Carney 2 seats shy of majority government0:311 day ago -
Danish, U.S. and Greenland officials to meet over White House’s annexation threats1:441 day ago -
Venezuela releasing ‘significant number’ of political prisoners, foreigners3:011 day ago -
Price increases for U.S. national parks2:112 days ago -
Business Matters: China to probe Meta’s acquisition of A.I. startup Manus2:222 days ago -
Will NATO survive Trump’s Greenland threats?4:212 days ago
Politics
-
Trump says US will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’1:045 hours ago -
Canadians reassessing trade with China as priorities shift, Ipsos poll finds1:2412 hours ago -
Venezuelan political prisoners embrace freedom3:081 day ago -
Minneapolis shooting: State and local officials shut out of federal probe2:151 day ago -
Iranians in Canada rally in solidarity with protesters2:0114 hours ago -
Iran unrest widens as government shuts off internet2:091 day ago -
B.C. government announces starting date for four-month closure along Broadway subway corridor.2:041 day ago -
Growing concern among Iranian-Canadians over protests in Iran2:0513 hours ago -
Kelowna council to look at opting out of B.C.’s short-term rental act2:121 day ago -
Mothers Against Drunk Driving receives complaints from community after Global News reveals texts between councillor and police chief2:261 day ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan2:441 day ago -
People regain weight faster after stopping weight-loss drugs, study finds1:551 day ago -
UBC researchers tout stem cell breakthrough2:071 day ago -
Health Matters: People regain weight, worsen heart health after stopping weight-loss drugs, study says2:332 days ago -
Health Matters: Breaking the silence around Alzheimer’s disease4:392 days ago -
Dry January gains momentum as Canadians kick off 2026 with a reset5:182 days ago -
Vitamin D amount doubled in dairy, margarine1:423 days ago -
Canada mandates front-of-package warnings for foods high in fat, sugar or sodium0:243 days ago -
Health Matters: Novo Nordisk Canada may offer cheaper drug options2:343 days ago -
B.C. moving to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine4:193 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
One of Canada’s 1st convicted terrorists is denied parole1:573 weeks ago -
Advocacy group fears Manitoba inmate being targeted by jail guards2:123 weeks ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:023 weeks ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:514 weeks ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:301 month ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:532 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:382 months ago -
Canada fails to deport Iranian regime member2:023 months ago -
Police defend handling of information on arrest overseas of wanted B.C. fugitive2:383 months ago -
‘ChatGPT was helping’: Kenyan human trafficking survivor reveals AI role in Myanmar scam centres2:524 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:591 month ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:379 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4916 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0520 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2527 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0038 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5741 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1541 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1245 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3839 months ago