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For the battle within the city of Kyiv, see Battle of Kyiv (2022).

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) – present
(2 years, 7 months and 4 days)
Location
Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Result Ongoing
Belligerents
 Russia  Ukraine
Units involved

 Russian Armed Forces

 Armed Forces of Ukraine
Irregular civilian volunteers (militia)

Casualties and losses
  • At least 4 killed
  • One armoured vehicle destroyed
    		•  Unknown

    During the Kyiv offensive of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian ground forces entered Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine and engaged Ukrainian forces in battle.[10][11] Russia aims to dominate the capital of Ukraine in which Ukraine's military command and political government is based.[12]

    Timeline

    24 February

    In the early morning of 24 February, Russian military forces began to conduct artillery and missile strikes against targets in Kyiv Oblast, including on Boryspil International Airport, which is Kyiv's primary airport.[13][14][11]

    Later in the morning, Russian forces that had previously amassed in Belarus crossed the border into Ukraine and entered Kyiv Oblast from the north. The Russians seized control of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, located close to the border, after a skirmish with Ukrainian troops.[15]

    Later in the day, Russian paratroopers landed at Hostemel Airport and briefly seized control of it, after which intense fighting for control of the airport began.[16] The Russian paratroopers were later repelled from the airport by Ukrainian troops, according to Ukrainian officials.[17] Russian forces have also attempted landings in and around the Kyiv Reservoir.[18]

    On the night of 24 February, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "subversive groups" were approaching Kyiv.[19][20] That night, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said during a conversation with congresspeople that some Russian mechanized infantry units had advanced to within 20 miles (32 km) of Kyiv.[19]

    25 February

    On the morning of 25 February, the Russian Air Force continued its bombardment of the capital city, bombing central Kyiv.[21] Ukrainian forces later shot down a Russian plane over Kyiv; the plane crashed into a nine-story apartment complex, setting the building ablaze.[22]

    At 06:47 (GMT+2), a Ukrainian army unit detonated a bridge over the Teteriv River near Ivankiv, halting a Russian tank column advancing from Chernobyl.[23][24] The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine later said that Ukrainian airborne assault soldiers have engaged the Russians in a skirmish at Ivankiv and Dymer.[22][25]

    At mid-morning, Russian saboteurs dressed as Ukrainian soldiers had entered Obolon District,[26][12] an area in the northern portion of Kyiv that is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from the Verkhovna Rada.[27] Throughout the day during the Battle of Kyiv, gunfire was heard throughout several wards of the city; Ukrainian officials described the gunfire as arising from clashes with Russian troops.[12][27]

    Some Russian soldiers were able to break through the Ukrainian defense at Ivankiv, though that battle continued throughout the day. According to Russia's Ministry of Defense, these Russian forces were able to advance and capture Hostomel Airport after a ground-based assault, creating a key landing zone for Russian forces just 10 kilometers from Kyiv.[28]

    Zelenskyy urged citizens to fight back with molotov cocktails.[29][30] The reserve Territorial Defense Forces were activated to defend the capital. 18,000 guns were also distributed to residents of Kyiv who were willing to fight.[31]

    26 February

    In the early morning of 26 February, Russian paratroopers began landing in the city of Vasylkiv, just south of Kyiv, in order to capture the Vasylkiv Air Base. In the ensuing battle, heavy fighting began over control of the city.[32] At 01:30, a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jets shot down a Russian Ilyushin Il-76 carrying paratroopers over Vasylkiv.[33][34] At around 03:20, a second Russian Il-76 shot down over the nearby city of Bila Tserkva.[35][36] Despite Ukrainian anti-aircraft action, elements of Russian paratroopers were able to land to the south of Kyiv around Vasylkiv and made contact with troops of the home guard forces. At 7:30, Ukrainian officials reported that the home guard, supported by airpower, had successfully repulsed the paratroopers.[37]

    Russian forces began formally assaulting Kyiv later in the early morning, bombarding the city with artillery and attempting to capture a power plant and army base within the city. Ukrainian forces were able to defend both objectives.[38][39] Mayor of Vasylkiv Natalia Balasinovich said her city had been successfully defended by Ukrainian forces and the fighting was ending.[40]

    At some point, the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, located just north of the city in the suburb of Vyshhorod, was captured by Russian forces.[41][42] On 26 February, Ukrainian forces recaptured the power plant.[43] Ukrainian air defenses also allegedly intercepted a missile aimed for the plant. Interfax stated that if the plant's dam were to fail, flooding could destroy "the entire left bank of Kyiv".[44]

    See also

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