Kyiv offensive (2022)

The Kyiv offensive (see offensive) was a theater during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine (which is ongoing, as of 2022's second quarter). The goal of the Kyiv offensive, was control of the capital city of Ukraine, Kyiv and the surrounding province (or oblast).

Kyiv offensive
Part of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian advance in the Kyiv region, near the border with Belarus.
Date 24 February 2022 (2022-02-24) – 3 April 2022 (2022-04-03) (1 month, 1 week and 3 days) Location Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine Result Ukrainian victory
Belligerents
Russia	Ukraine
Commanders and leaders
Vladimir Putin	Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Units involved
Russian Armed Forces 35th Combined Arms Army 64th Motor Rifle Brigade[1] 36th Combined Arms Army[2] Russian Airborne Forces 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade[3] 31st Guards Air Assault Brigade[4] 76th Guards Air Assault Division[5][6] 234th Guards Air Assault Regiment	Ukrainian Armed Forces Ukrainian Air Assault Forces[7] National Guard of Ukraine 4th Rapid Reaction Brigade[8] Ukrainian Air Force 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade[9] Ghost of Kyiv (allegedly) Irregular civilian volunteers (militia)
Casualties and losses
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On the morning of 24 February, Russian Armed Forces entered the oblast and were engaged by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.^[10][11]

Ukraine's military command and government is (in the 2020s) based in the oblast.

Battles and other events

• Battle of Kyiv
• Battle of Antonov Airport
• Battle of Chernobyl
• Battle of Irpin
• Battle of Vasylkiv
• Battle of Ivankiv
• Battle of Bucha
• Battle of Brovary
• Irpin refugee column shelling

References

1. "Why Russian Forces Seized Chernobyl". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
2. "Dan on Twitter: "New🧵. 36 Combined Arms Army, Belarus - Chernihiv axis. RuAF forces cross Senkivka border post at 52.105320,31.780053 4x T-72B likely BMP-1KSh comnd vehicle 2x MT-LB TOS-1A Thermobaric MLRS 6x 9P149 Shturm-S ATGM carrier Good luck🇺🇦 against this aggression. Trolls to be blocked… "". Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
3. "Ukraine Claims Forces Shot Down Second Russian Il-76 Cargo Jet Amid Fierce Fighting". Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
4. "Russia-Ukraine Warning Update: Initial Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment | Institute for the Study of War". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
5. "Live: Kyiv Curfew Extended After City Endures Overnight Attacks". Forbes. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
6. "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 25, 2022 | Critical Threats". Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
7. "ЗС УКРАЇНИ on Twitter: "Десантно-штурмові війська ЗС України ведуть бойові дії в районах населених пунктів ДИМЕР та ІВАНКІВ,куди просунулась велика кількість броньованої техніки противника та зупинили переважаючі сили ворога на рубежі річки ТЕТЕРІВ.Міст через річку зруйновано. "". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
8. "Russian Heliborne Assault on Antonov / Hostomel Airport seems to have Failed - the Aviation Geek Club". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
9. "Telegram: Contact @dsszzi_official". Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
10. "Battle underway for airbase on Kyiv outskirts". France 24. Agence France-Presse. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
11. Vanderklippe, Nathan; MacKinnon, Mark (24 February 2022). "Russian troops advancing toward Kyiv as war rages throughout Ukraine". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.