Russia claims to have destroyed 74 targets in Ukraine: Fighting for airport near Kiev – Topky

This information could not be immediately verified independently. “As a result of strikes by the Russian armed forces, 74 Ukrainian military ground facilities were destroyed,” said Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenko. He further said that a Ukrainian military helicopter and four drones were also shot down.

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Fighting is underway for an airport near Kiev

Russian and Ukrainian forces are fighting for control of a cargo airport in the northern suburbs of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. This was stated on Thursday by the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Valery Zaluzhny, who was referred to by the AFP agency. “Fights for Hostomeľ Airport are underway,” stated on Facebook Zaluzhny.

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Shortly before, AFP reporters had seen several low-flying helicopters heading for the city in the northern part of the Ukrainian capital. The DPA writes that the people of Kiev have been instructed to take refuge in air shelters.