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Russians claimed to have shot down 13 drones. Airports were closed in evening The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the night of 2 January, 13 Ukrainian drones were shot down over five regions of Russia. 02.01.25 08:36 913 2

Russians destroyed airport in Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO&PHOTOS On 26 May, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia International Airport. 27.05.24 08:29 27 361 33 War in Ukraine

Fire at airport of Russian Sochi. VIDEO A video showing a fire at the airport in the Russian city of Sochi has been published online. 14.03.24 10:25 17 700 35 Previously in trend: War

Large-scale fire breaks out near St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport. VIDEO&PHOTOS A massive fire has broken out near St Petersburg airport. The fire has engulfed the Gorelovo industrial zone, which has limited the airport’s operations. 10.03.24 17:52 12 195 25 World

Zelenskyy: Opening of Boryspil airport is serious operation and it will show that Ukraine is winning. VIDEO The opening of Boryspil Airport is a very serious operation. It will be proof that Ukraine is winning. 19.12.23 20:50 6 355 76 War in Ukraine

We are able to ensure security of this facility - Office of President expressed hope for opening of Boryspil airport The head of the President’s Office, Andrii Yermak, expressed confidence that Boryspil Airport will soon send and receive aircraft again, as "now we are able to ensure the security of this facility." 01.12.23 22:45 6 710 65 War in Ukraine

Airport for civilian flights can be opened providing significant strengthening of air defense, - President’s Office In Ukraine, one of the airports may be opened for civilian flights before the end of the war, provided that air defense and protection of Ukrainian skies are significantly strengthened. 15.11.23 22:20 6 057 77 Incidents

Ukrainian IT army hacked into Russian airline booking system and shut down major Russian airports Ukrainian cyber specialists have hacked into the Russian airline booking system Leonardo, shutting down the operation of Russia’s largest airports. 05.10.23 16:09 3 354 10 World

Russian FSS Mi-26 helicopter hit light pole at Yakutsk airport with screw. VIDEO A Mi-26 helicopter belonging to Russia’s FSS sustained significant damage when it hit a light pole at Yakutsk airport. 28.07.23 10:54 17 884 69 World

If we had F-16s, Lviv airport could be safely opened, - Kuleba Sufficient means of air defense would allow Ukraine to open an airport in Lviv. This requires F-16 aircraft. 02.05.23 14:57 7 464 70 Previously in trend: War

Vnukovo Airport closed due to drone threat. VIDEO Russia has closed the airspace over Vnukovo airport in Moscow region due to the detection of a drone. Several flights were delayed. 24.04.23 20:50 6 414 32 World

There is fire near Sochi airport. VIDEO&PHOTOS A fire broke out near the international airport in the Russian city of Sochi. 20.08.22 10:34 20 190 24 World

Russia's war against Ukraine destroyed more than 200 businesses and 12 airports - Shmyhal Ukraine must go through several stages to build a new European future, the first - to restore more than 200 enterprises, 12 airports and more than 1 thousand educational institutions, as well as other destroyed infrastructure, said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. 25.05.22 21:56 2 273 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

New "arrivals" in Dnipropetrovsk region. In Zvonetsky, they aimed at infrastructure facility, and Dnipro airport was attacked again Russian troops continue to launch missile strikes on the territory of Dnipropetrovsk region. 10.04.22 14:41 24 613 50 Previously in trend: War

Mykolaiv airport completely destroyed. PHOTOS A photo of the destroyed after shelling and battles international airport in Mykolaiv has been published online. 08.04.22 00:43 19 808 20 Photo News

Kuleba: Ukraine to continue evacuating citizens from Afghanistan Ukraine will continue returning its citizens from Afghanistan until it takes out everyone who has expressed such a desire, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. 26.08.21 12:49 1 406 21 Previously in trend: Afghanistan takeover

Kyiv airport fires half of staff to avoid bankruptcy Kyiv international airport reports gradual cutting of the staff so as to avoid bankruptcy. 30.06.20 16:30 4 072 28 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Crimean Tatar Mejlis Head Chubarov was held in Bucharest Airport for three hours The border guards of Bucharest airport confiscated the passport of Chairman of Mejlis of Crimean Tatars Refat Chubarov. 12.12.19 13:57 7 753 65 Incidents

Zelenskyi wants airport in Cherkasy. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has familiarized himself with the repair of the Cherkasy airport. 31.07.19 18:13 11 238 177 Tech

Geneva International Airport starts using ‘Kyiv’ instead of ‘Kiev’ Geneva International Airport has started using the correct name for the Ukrainian capital in Latin – "Kyiv" instead of "Kiev." 04.07.19 17:50 1 164 22 Society

KyivNotKiev: biggest Toronto International Airport changes transliteration Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto changed the spelling of the Ukrainian capital according to the national standard - Kyiv. 28.03.19 17:20 2 029 27 World

Radical Party member Lozovyi detained in Czech Republic while paying for goods with fake money, - Liashko Czech police arrested a member of Ukrainian Radical Party, Andrii Lozovyi, in Prague as the money he paid for a gift to his mother turned out to be counterfeit. 06.11.18 12:30 35 339 263 Incidents

Luhansk airport destroyed by Tochka tactical missiles launched from Russia, - deputy justice minister Shortly before Russian battalion task force penetrated Ukraine in August 2014, the aggressor state’s military were shelling the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ positions at the Luhansk airport with Tochka missiles while Ukrainian border guards were attacked by the Russian combat helicopters. 10.11.17 20:23 145 574 311 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Skhemy project crew attacked by Medvedchuk’s security guards as he arrives to Kyiv from Russia. VIDEO Radio Svoboda's Skhemy project journalists published footage showing the security guards of Putin's crony Viktor Medvedchuk obstructing the camera crew to film the motorcade leaving Kyiv international airport late Nov. 7. 08.11.17 18:03 36 681 85 Incidents

Rozenbal was not detained, it was investigative procedure, - NABU NABU was conducting investigative procedure towards MP Boryslav Rozenblat in 'Kyiv' international airport. 19.10.17 16:16 23 283 70 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

MP Rozenblat detained in Zhuliany on attempt to leave for Germany. DOCUMENT MP Borys Rozenblat was not allowed on his flight in 'Kyiv' international airport when he tried to leave for Germany. 19.10.17 15:33 96 702 291 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

Ryanair talks on financial issues had been doomed when rate was fixed at $7.5, - Boryspil The demands of low-cost airline Ryanair, which planned to start operating in Ukraine, could not be met in full. 12.07.17 12:41 67 382 146 Society

Infrastructure Minister Omelian says he will propose Cabinet to dismiss Boryspil airport manager Riabikin Infrastructure Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian on Wednesday, July 12, will file a motion to the Cabinet of Ministers for dismissal of Boryspil airport director Pavlo Riabikin. 11.07.17 15:30 35 341 134 Ukrainian Politics

Ryanair announced cancellation of planned entry into Ukraine Low-cost air carrier Ryanair announced cancellation of its plans to enter Ukraine. 11.07.17 13:45 109 527 349 Society

Holy Fire brought to Kyiv. VIDEO Delegation of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyivan Patriarchate was the first to bring Holy Fire from Jerusalem to Ukraine. 16.04.17 09:27 19 977 192 Society

Il-76 case: Court to deliver verdict against General Nazarov March 27 Next Monday, March 27, the Pavlohrad city district court will issue a verdict against Major General Viktor Nazarov, who is accused of negligence leading to the death of 49 Ukrainian soldiers. 20.03.17 21:20 11 791 34 Previously in trend: Sentence on Nazarov

Kharkiv Airport hits international passenger network ranking. PHOTOS Airport Council International (ACI EUROPE) has put Kharkiv International Airport on the list of the most successfully developing "air gates" of Europe in 2016. 21.02.17 22:32 14 684 31 Economics

Six Russians detained in Kyiv airports, banned entry, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS+VIDEO The members of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in conjunction with the SBU officers detained six Russian citizens in Kyiv and Boryspil international airports yesterday. Some of the detainees are alleged Russian military who had ties to illegal armed groups or were members of crime ring involved in bank frauds. All mentioned Russians attempted to enter Ukraine. 27.01.17 14:15 188 254 265 Incidents

Il-76 case: prosecution asking eight years in prison and compensation to state for General Nazarov The prosecution has asked an eight-year prison sentence to Major General Viktor Nazarov, who is accused of neglect of duty in the case of Il-76 military aircraft downed by Russian separatists near Luhansk in 2014. 49 people died in the crash. 27.01.17 11:29 37 069 102 Incidents

Poroshenko blasts Saakashvili for "empty talking" and poor work as Odesa governor During his working visit to the Odesa region, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko went negative on the work of the Odesa Regional State Administration at the time it was led by Mikheil Saakashvili. 12.01.17 18:13 73 307 361 Previously in trend: Odesa Governor Saakashvili

Five cars damaged in accident at Boryspil highway. PHOTOS One person was injured as five cars collided near Kyiv. 07.01.17 15:26 57 365 57 Incidents

Alleged terrorist from Russia detained in Boryspil airport, - State Border Service On Dec. 31 in the evening, border guards of Kyiv checkpoint detained a passenger of Istanbul-Kyiv flight, Russian citizen, who has been on the international wanted list. 01.01.17 17:12 23 344 107 Incidents

Maj. Gen. Nazarov received three warnings of danger near Luhansk airport prior to plane's departure Tried Maj. Gen. Nazarov persistently denies the fact he was thrice warned that the Il-76 aircraft with paratroopers bound for the Luhansk airport could be shot down by separatists. 11.11.16 10:58 71 392 358 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

"There should be no Russian language," – Ukraine’s Infrastructure Minister calls to get rid of "Soviet heritage" in Ukrainian airports Ukrainian airports need to get rid of the Russian language and communist era names. 17.10.16 15:03 98 032 837 Ukrainian Politics

Comic book about Donetsk airport "cyborgs" presented in Lviv. PHOTOS The first comic book about the defenders of Donetsk airport titled "Cyborgs: the story of three" has been presented in Lviv. 06.09.16 20:32 32 869 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Fans welcome silver winner Beleniuk and other Olympic athletes at Boryspil airport. PHOTOS Ukraine's Greco-Roman wrestling and synchronized swimming teams were greeted by Olympic fans at Boryspil airport after they returned from Rio de Janeiro. 23.08.16 17:20 20 440 63 Society

Kyiv airport customs post head remanded for bribetaking with right to be bailed out. PHOTO The court granted the petition of the Darnytsa garrison military prosecutors to impose pretrial confinement against Kyiv airport customs post head with the right to post 116,000 hryvnia (about $4,640) in bail. The official was nabbed while receiving $3,000 in bribe for excisable goods movement through the state border without customs clearance. 25.07.16 11:33 10 687 26 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Terrorist attack in Turkish airport: 36 killed, 147 wounded Three suicide bombers opened fire then blew themselves up in Istanbul's main international airport on Tuesday, killing 36 people and wounding 147. 29.06.16 09:22 52 195 49 Incidents

Two ISIS terrorists wanted by Interpol apprehended in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), together with the border guards and the police apprehended two citizens of a Central Asian country involved in the activities of the ISIS international terrorist organization in Kharkiv airport. 25.06.16 12:45 44 588 48 Society

Photo exhibits dedicated to ATO heroes opened at Boryspil airport. PHOTOS+VIDEO Boryspil International Airport hosts "16" and "Proektsia" exhibitions dedicated to the heroes of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine. 01.06.16 15:32 30 840 12 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Gen. Nazarov received analytical report about terrorist ambush prior to Il-76 tragedy, - MP Semenchenko. PHOTOS The court has started to question witnesses in the Il-76 case. 13.05.16 11:56 108 697 304 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Boiko, Bakulin, and Novinskyi failed to leave Odesa airport and flew back to Kyiv Opposition Bloc faction MPs Yurii Boiko and Vadym Novinskyi, who arrived in Odesa on ‘May 2’ tragedy anniversary, failed to leave the airport and were forced to fly back to Kyiv. 02.05.16 18:33 106 943 259 Incidents

Automaidan activists blocked MPs Novinskyi and Boiko inside Odesa airport, titushky arrived to rescue them, - lawmaker Levus. PHOTOS The Opposition Bloc faction MPs arrived in Odesa on ‘May 2’ tragedy anniversary. The Automaidan activists hold them inside the airport to avoid escalation of the situation in the city and avert provocations. 02.05.16 17:00 135 638 299 Incidents