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Donetsk airport
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Daily review: Poroshenko goes to court; UK weapons come to Ukraine; removing Russia from SWIFT off the table
Past three days in the war zone Ukraine’s Joint Forces Operation Staff reported two attacks by Russian-hybrid forces…
Legendary Cyborg “Chorny” posthumously awarded title of Hero of Ukraine
Petro Polytsiak, call sign “Chorny” (Blackie), was born on July 5, 1992 in the village of Borbyn, Mlynivsky…
Cyborgs recount the Battle of Donetsk Airport. Direct quotes
Ukraine recently commemorated the fallen defenders of Donetsk Airport, the fifth anniversary of the last tragic battle for…
New Ukrainian ‘Cyborgs’ war film chronicles heroic defense of Donetsk Airport
The fierce fight for Donetsk International Airport over the winter of 2014/2015 became much more than a battle…
In memoriam: The Defense of Donetsk Airport (25 May 2014 – 22 January 2015)
On 25 May 2014 Ukrainian airborne troops landed on the runway of Donetsk Airport and took control of…
Three years after sham referendums in Donbas, no Russian Spring
Three years ago, on 11 May 2014, illegal “referendums” were held in occupied cities of Donetsk and Luhansk…
Cyborgs on Film: New Documentary Chronicles Donetsk Airport Battle
The Ukrainian war documentary “Spirit Warriors” premiered in Kyiv this month. The film takes a closer look at…
Svitlana from Cherkasy enrolls in army after her son’s death in Donetsk Airport
Svitlana Chorna-Tereshchenko from Cherkasy lost her son a year ago. When Andriy was killed in the battle for…
Soldier Vadym Borsyak: “There are no principles or ethics in the DNR”
Vadym Borsyak, a soldier of the 74th Reconnaissance Battalion defended Donetsk Airport in October 2014. We tracked him…
A soldier called Apostle: “These are the people I want to protect…”
Apostle, a Pravy Sektor fighter from Drohobych, was invited by one of his comrades-in-arms to visit Volodymyr-Volynsky (Volyn…
Lviv Prosecutor defends Donetsk Airport for 5 months
Breaking stereotypes Maksym Hryshchuk is a Lviv Prosecutor who volunteered to go to the ATO war zone. He…
For Cyborgs taken prisoner: a dedication
Forgive me, my brother, for not being with you As your companion into Donetsk in chains Forgive me…
The fear and rage of Vladimir Putin
In light of the mass renewals of combat in he east of Ukraine, the retreat of military units…
Homage to a captive Cyborg
Homage to a captive Cyborg You went as He went, in profound humility Your own cross to carry…
Terrorists capture “pile of rubble” at Donetsk airport
Last night Ukrainian “cyborgs” left the Donetsk airport. The facility, on which $875 million had been spent in…
Gas possibly used on Donetsk airport defenders — OSCE
Some 80 Ukrainian soldiers who were defending the Donetsk airport have manifested symptoms similar to those resulting from…
Donetsk Airport cyborg: Putin intentionally destroys Kadyrov’s men by sending them to Donbas
Every evening and night up to the , has seen the Donetsk airport turned into hell. Attempts of the…
Cyborgs send greetings from Donetsk Airport
Latest news from Donetsk Airport: “Thank you all very much! The night was very quiet. Support and reinforcements…
Russian FSB officers killed at Donetsk airport — Tymchuk
An officer of the Russian armed forces and three employees of the Federal Security Service of the Russian…
Interview with a ‘Cyborg’: “Ukraine above all else”
Ukraine above all else In the words of the “Cyborgs”: “I hope the war does not change me.”…
