Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport
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Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport
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Russia claims it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine
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Russian missile strikes kill at least 20 across Ukraine
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PKK leader calls for armed group to ‘dissolve’
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04:03 | February 22, 2025
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Zelenskyy blames Russia after drone collides with steel roof of Chornobyl nuclear reactor
03:39 | February 14, 2025
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01:50 | January 27, 2025
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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.
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Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport04:15 | February 25, 2023 -
European powers accuse Russia of helping Iran target US forces in Middle East02:59 | March 27, 2026 -
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
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Inside the pivotal battle for Ukraine’s Hostomel airport04:15 | February 25, 2023
-
European powers accuse Russia of helping Iran target US forces in Middle East02:59 | March 27, 2026
-
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
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War is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of Gazan children: WHO on aid blockades04:01 | May 2, 2025
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White House claims Ukraine seeking last-minute changes is holding up minerals deal with U.S.01:57 | April 30, 2025
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Pakistan says India planning military strike in the next 24-36 hours03:14 | April 30, 2025
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Ukraine mining hubs warn Trump not to exploit natural resources in rare mineral deal02:24 | April 29, 2025
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Trump says Zelenskyy meeting ‘went well,’ disappointed by Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine02:19 | April 28, 2025
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‘I think we have a deal with Russia,’ but Ukraine negotiations have ‘been harder’: Trump02:11 | April 23, 2025
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Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing at least 20 people at Kashmir resort01:17 | April 22, 2025
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Trump calls attack on Ukraine’s Sumy a ‘mistake’ as Russia faces backlash03:12 | April 14, 2025
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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
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Russian missile strikes kill at least 20 across Ukraine02:08 | March 8, 2025
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Nearly 200 dead as Syria government fighters clash with Assad loyalists02:02 | March 7, 2025
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PKK leader calls for armed group to ‘dissolve’02:01 | February 28, 2025
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Hamas frees 6 more hostages, but Gaza ceasefire’s future unclear04:03 | February 22, 2025
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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
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Tel Aviv protesters rally against Netanyahu, demand efforts on hostage deal with Hamas01:47 | January 5, 2025
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.
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