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Battle Of Donetsk Airport (other)
The Battle of Donetsk Airport took place in two phases: * First Battle of Donetsk Airport The First Battle of Donetsk Airport was a battle between fighters associated with the Donetsk People's Republic and Ukrainian government forces that took place at Donetsk International Airport on 26–27 May 2014, as part of the war in Donbas th ... fought on 26–27 May 2014 * Second Battle of Donetsk Airport fought from 28 September 2014 until 21 January 2015 {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Battle Of Donetsk Airport
The First Battle of Donetsk Airport was a battle between fighters associated with the Donetsk People's Republic and Ukrainian government forces that took place at Donetsk International Airport on 26–27 May 2014, as part of the war in Donbas that began after the 2014 Ukrainian revolution. A second battle broke out at the airport on 28 September 2014. Background The Ukrainian government started an "anti-terrorist" operation against pro-Russian fighters in the Donetsk Oblast in early April 2014. Pro-Russian protesters and insurgents affiliated with the Donetsk People's Republic captured and occupied numerous government buildings, towns, and territories in the region. In Donetsk city itself, many government buildings were under separatist control. Donetsk International Airport remained outside of insurgent control. Events During the morning of 26 May, pro-Russian fighters captured the terminal buildings of Donetsk International Airport, and demanded the withdrawal of government fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
