Student Type

Undergraduate

University

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Country

Ukraine

Document Type

Conference Paper

ORCiD

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4092-1720

Description/Abstract

On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation began the active phase of a full-scale invasion of the territory of sovereign Ukraine. This invasion was preceded by the recognition of the independence of the quasi-republics in the occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (located in the east of Ukraine) and the introduction of a large group of troops into their territory. The invasion began with a massive missile and air strike against critical infrastructure, military units, civilian facilities and air defense positions. At the same time, the ground troops of the Russian Federation crossed the border in all border areas in the north and east of Ukraine. The invasion army consisted of unofficial figures of approximately 200 - 250 thousand soldiers. The main task was blocking large cities, bypassing defense points and advancing into central Ukraine. Along with the ground operation, an airborne operation began. Elite units of the Airborne Forces and special operations forces carried out landings in the area of the Hostomel airport, which is 30 kilometers from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. However, the Russians came under massive fire, the landing force clashed with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Ukrainian planes appeared in the air. The situation was developing, but the ground troops from Belarus still managed to come to the aid of the landing party and consolidate their positions. Despite this, the aggressor lost precious time to cover Kyiv and seize it. Having demonstrated a series of tactical errors that almost led to the failure of the amphibious operation. In general, the battle for the Gostomel airport is rich in examples of troop landings and useful experience that can be used for further planning of similar operations. The final figures of the number of units involved are still unknown and are classified. However, it is subject to study and discussion regarding the analysis of the actions of the aggressor in the face of the Russian state.

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies | Eastern European Studies | International Relations | Military and Veterans Studies | Peace and Conflict Studies

DOI

10.25776/phty-b359

Session Title

Ukrainian Resilience

Location

Virtual (Webb Center, Isle of Wight Room

Start Date

2-10-2023 9:30 AM

End Date

2-10-2023 10:30 AM

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Feb 10th, 9:30 AM Feb 10th, 10:30 AM

Russia-Ukrainian War 2022: Battle of Hostomel

Virtual (Webb Center, Isle of Wight Room

On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation began the active phase of a full-scale invasion of the territory of sovereign Ukraine. This invasion was preceded by the recognition of the independence of the quasi-republics in the occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (located in the east of Ukraine) and the introduction of a large group of troops into their territory. The invasion began with a massive missile and air strike against critical infrastructure, military units, civilian facilities and air defense positions. At the same time, the ground troops of the Russian Federation crossed the border in all border areas in the north and east of Ukraine. The invasion army consisted of unofficial figures of approximately 200 - 250 thousand soldiers. The main task was blocking large cities, bypassing defense points and advancing into central Ukraine. Along with the ground operation, an airborne operation began. Elite units of the Airborne Forces and special operations forces carried out landings in the area of the Hostomel airport, which is 30 kilometers from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. However, the Russians came under massive fire, the landing force clashed with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Ukrainian planes appeared in the air. The situation was developing, but the ground troops from Belarus still managed to come to the aid of the landing party and consolidate their positions. Despite this, the aggressor lost precious time to cover Kyiv and seize it. Having demonstrated a series of tactical errors that almost led to the failure of the amphibious operation. In general, the battle for the Gostomel airport is rich in examples of troop landings and useful experience that can be used for further planning of similar operations. The final figures of the number of units involved are still unknown and are classified. However, it is subject to study and discussion regarding the analysis of the actions of the aggressor in the face of the Russian state.