The Hidden Battle that Saved Ukraine

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It is 8 am on February 24, 2022. Although no one in Ukraine realizes it yet, what is about to unfold in a relatively unassuming part of the country will be arguably the single most important event in Ukrainian history. The stakes could not be higher: the country itself is on the line. This is story of the Battle of Hostomel Airport.
0:00 Introduction
1:43 Prologue
6:12 Mobilization
10:36 Russia's Plan
14:44 The First Shots
16:37 Interlude
17:58 Ukraine's Back Up Plan
20:43 The Counterattack
23:51 Epilogue
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