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Kyiv offensive (2022)

offensive in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Kyiv offensive (see offensive) was a theater during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine (which is ongoing, as of 2022's second quarter). The goal of the Kyiv offensive, was control of the capital city of Ukraine, Kyiv and the surrounding province (or oblast).

Kyiv offensive
Part of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russian advance in the Kyiv region, near the border with Belarus.
Date24 February 2022 (2022-02-24) – 3 April 2022 (2022-04-03)
(1 month, 1 week and 3 days)
Location
Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Result Ukrainian victory
Belligerents
 Russia  Ukraine
Commanders and leaders
Russia Vladimir Putin Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Units involved

 Russian Armed Forces

 Ukrainian Armed Forces

Irregular civilian volunteers (militia)
Casualties and losses
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On the morning of 24 February, Russian Armed Forces entered the oblast and were engaged by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.[10][11]

Ukraine's military command and government is (in the 2020s) based in the oblast.

Battles and other events change

References change

  1. ↑ "Why Russian Forces Seized Chernobyl". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "Dan on Twitter: "New🧵. 36 Combined Arms Army, Belarus - Chernihiv axis. RuAF forces cross Senkivka border post at 52.105320,31.780053 4x T-72B likely BMP-1KSh comnd vehicle 2x MT-LB TOS-1A Thermobaric MLRS 6x 9P149 Shturm-S ATGM carrier Good luck🇺🇦 against this aggression. Trolls to be blocked… "". Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "Ukraine Claims Forces Shot Down Second Russian Il-76 Cargo Jet Amid Fierce Fighting". Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Russia-Ukraine Warning Update: Initial Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment | Institute for the Study of War". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "Live: Kyiv Curfew Extended After City Endures Overnight Attacks". Forbes. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 25, 2022 | Critical Threats". Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  7. ↑ "ЗС УКРАЇНИ on Twitter: "Десантно-штурмові війська ЗС України ведуть бойові дії в районах населених пунктів ДИМЕР та ІВАНКІВ,куди просунулась велика кількість броньованої техніки противника та зупинили переважаючі сили ворога на рубежі річки ТЕТЕРІВ.Міст через річку зруйновано. "". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Russian Heliborne Assault on Antonov / Hostomel Airport seems to have Failed - the Aviation Geek Club". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  9. ↑ "Telegram: Contact @dsszzi_official". Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  10. ↑ "Battle underway for airbase on Kyiv outskirts". France 24. Agence France-Presse. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  11. ↑ Vanderklippe, Nathan; MacKinnon, Mark (24 February 2022). "Russian troops advancing toward Kyiv as war rages throughout Ukraine". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.


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