Battle for Donetsk Airport (UA) (2 Viewers)

[DeathHand]

There were actually 2 battles fought for this airport between pro-RUssian forces and the Ukrainian Army.

The first battle flared up in late May 2014 when pro-Russian forces went on the offensive, capturing many government buildings and towns in and around Donetsk. Then they turned their sights to the airport, which was still occupied by Ukrainian forces.

The Ukrainians were able to fend off the attack on the airport and inflict several dozens causualties on the pro-Russian fighters.

These first several Sets contain mostly images of the destruction to the airport and are a mix of the first battle and the second battle.

Donetsk Airport, Donetsk, Ukraine

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1. The Donetsk Airport prior to fighting for it broke it.

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[DeathHand]

During the first battle the airport sustained damage from artillery, tank fire, and mortars as the pro-RUssian fighters attempted to dislodge the Ukainian forces.

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1. Damage seen in May 2015.

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[DeathHand]

On Sept. 24, 2014, the second battle for the airport erupted as it remained the last stronghold that the Ukrainian military still held in the Dombass area and the pro-Russians were determined to take it.

Fighting was heavy and lasted well into the the New Year of 2015.

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The assault on the aiport by pro-Russian forces was ramped up with increased artillery, tank fire, rockets, etc.

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Soon the airport became a complete warzone with tanks and troops inside trying to fight off the attackers from the outside. Soon the airport became a death trap for the Ukrainian troops.

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[DeathHand]

Ukrainian military casualties rose as the pro-Russians gained ground.

By mid-January 2015, the pro-RUssians, or DNR forces, controlled the airport.

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[DeathHand]

Removal of Bodies

After taking control of the aiport, the pro-Russian fighters found the bodies of numerous dead Ukrainian troops among the rubble.

To deal with this problem they brought in a dozen or so Ukrainian POWs who were ordered to search the wreckage of the airport for bodies.

This took place on or about Feb. 25, 2015.

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1. Ukrainian POWs entering the airport, under guard.

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[DeathHand]

A grim task, removing the bodies of former comrades.

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[McM]

At least some good pictures from the Ostfront again.

 

[GOLDSUN]

Thank you DH.

 

[torgeir]

niiice pictures , the close up one with the fucked up nose is the best

 

[panecea]

The Russian Tu-154 is such a rip-off of the Boeing 727 it grinds my gears. My they rot in HELL !!

 

[panecea]

Great report on a case of madness that has slipped off the radar, as usual DH. These people are fucked up. I hope they have a good AmTrak system since flying is longer an option.

 

[Gunluvr]

They're in that position because they were encouraged to rebel and were left high and dry. Not everyone in the world believes in lawyers and democracy; Some believe in the purity of fire and steel.

 

[Tooly]

Can't take it over...destroy it! Can't defend it...destroy it!

 

[Yumisan]

This is an awesome thread. Thanks for it.

 

[Gh0zt™]

Good job Obama and NATO installing the svaboda party . Poroshenko is a great fuckin guy .