Russian forces are advancing toward Kyiv from the north: Ukraine's border service

TBS Report

24 February, 2022, 05:55 pm

Last modified: 24 February, 2022, 05:58 pm

Russian forces are advancing toward Kyiv from the north: Ukraine's border service

TBS Report

24 February, 2022, 05:55 pm

Last modified: 24 February, 2022, 05:58 pm

A military vehicle is seen on a street on the outskirts of the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine February 23, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko

Ukraine's interior ministry says Russian forces have seized control of Antonov International Airport in the Kyiv suburb of Gostomel after videos circulating on social media showed Russian military helicopters assaulting the airport.

Confirmed by Ukrainian authorities. A large air assault operation with Mi-8 helicopters on Antonov International Airport in Hostomel. Interior Ministry says Russia has seized control. Very dangerous; it's just 15 minutes west of the capital ring road. pic.twitter.com/JhlyVktVRC— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) February 24, 2022

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