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The battles for Donetsk airport are one of the fiercest in the war in Eastern Ukraine


For 242 days, the Ukrainian military, medics and volunteers resisted the onslaught of militants, fiercely defending their homeland. The victorious defense of the airport became a symbol of the invincibility and fighting spirit of our army, and the defenders of the terminals received the honorary title of “cyborgs”.

May 26 is considered the beginning of the defense of the Donetsk airport.

It was the battle on May 26 for the new terminal that became the starting point. Then, for the first time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed their character in a battle with an overwhelming and strong enemy. The Ukrainian military withdrew from the battle without losses, having long been entrenched in a strategically important facility. This was the result of an operation carried out with the support of assault aircraft and combat helicopters.

This was the beginning of one of the most dramatic and heroic events of this war and modern Ukrainian history. Donetsk airport has become a kind of symbol of insubordination, a model of the highest heroism of the Ukrainian military. The airport was called “Ukrainian Thermopylae”, and later Ukraine learned about people who are stronger than concrete – about cyborgs.

I have personally had the honor of serving with 79 Airmobile Brigade and 81 Airmobile Brigade fighters who have suffered the greatest casualties.

Glory and deep gratitude to the defenders of Donetsk airport for resilience, courage and heroism.

We bow down to everyone who gave their lives defending this outpost.

Eternal memory and glory to the defenders of Ukraine…

Chairman of the Board

NGO “Association of Ukrainian Defense Manufacturers”

 

Ruslan Dzhalilov