Hostomel
town in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hostomel (Ukrainian: Гостомель) is a city in Kyiv Oblast, northwest of the capital city of Kyiv.
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Hostomel
Гостомель | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 50°34′09″N 30°15′55″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Oblast | Kyiv |
Raion | Bucha |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 17,534 |
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Hostomel was badly damaged during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1] Russian troops lost a battle at the Hostomel airport. The city was given the title Hero City of Ukraine on 13 March 2022.[2]