Russian and Ukrainian forces are battling for control of an airbase on the northern outskirts of Kyiv, a senior Ukrainian officer said Thursday, as dozens of attack helicopters swooped on the area.
“Fighting is underway for Gostomel airfield,” armed forces chief Valeriy Zaluzhny said in a message posted on Facebook. Shortly earlier, AFP reporters had seen helicopters flying low over the city from the north.
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Battle underway for airbase on Kyiv outskirts
Ukrainian servicemen stand near an armored personnel carrier BTR-3 on the northwest of Kyiv on February 24, 2022. - Ukraine army says battle under way for airbase near Kyiv on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
