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The defenders of Donetsk Airport, famously known as "cyborgs," have etched a narrative of resilience and unyielding spirit into the history of modern Ukraine. The airport's siege, which lasted 242 days, highlighted the Ukrainian combatants' steadfastness, earning them a place in national lore. The term cyborg reflects not just the surreal endurance of these defenders but also the far-reaching impact of their stand, which became a symbol of resistance against aggression. Commemorative events, such as the annual Day of Remembrance, coupled with renewed attention through media like the box-office success 'The Cyborgs', keep their memory vivid in the public consciousness. This tag collates detailed accounts, memorial activities, and the ongoing influence of the Donetsk Airport defenders on Ukraine's national identity and the collective memory of its citizens. In keeping their stories alive, Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to honoring those who have sacrificed everything for their homeland's sovereignty.
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14th USF Regiment takes Donetsk Airport under fire control and disrupts Russians’ plans to launch Shaheds. VIDEO The 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces (14th Regiment) has taken the territory of Donetsk Airport under fire control. Russian forces had used it as a military logistics hub and a launch site for Shahed-type strike drones. 5 440 9 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations
SCALP missiles strike enemy UAV storage site at Donetsk Airport – General Staff. VIDEO Yesterday and during the night of 14 April, units of Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a number of important targets. 5 107 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
ATACMS and SCALP missiles hit storage and launch site of "Shaheds" at Donetsk airport, - General Staff. VIDEO In the area of the Donetsk airport, ATACMS and SCALP missiles struck a storage, preparation, and launch site for enemy Shahed-type strike UAVs today. 8 473 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
They held on to last where it seemed impossible: today is Day of Remembrance of Defenders of Donetsk Airport in Ukraine. VIDEO On 20 January, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Donetsk Airport. 2 925 25
Feat of cyborgs proved that Ukrainians cannot be broken - Zelenskyy. VIDEO The defence of Donetsk airport, which lasted 242 days, proved to the world what Ukrainians are capable of. 4 732 68 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine marks Cyborg’s Memorial Day Ukraine honors memory of Cyborgs, who protected Donetsk airport in 2014-2015. 3 796 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian sniper eliminated Russian terrorist near Donetsk airport. VIDEO Ukrainian snipers killed Russian terrorist near the Donetsk airport. Warning: it does include some strong language 49 118 114 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Cyborgs movie sets new record – first weekend box office exceeds 8,186 million hryvnia, - State Film Agency Akhtem Seitablaev's movie The Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die that came out on Dec. 6 has raised 8,186,701 hryvnia over the first weekend. 24 233 292
Savchenko instigated Ukrainian troopers fighting at Donetsk airport to launch riots against legitimate authorities, - MP Rychkova During her visit to the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone this week, independent Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Nadiia Savchenko instigated the troopers engaged in battles in the vicinity of the Donetsk airport to leave their position and launch offensive on Kyiv to overthrow ‘criminal authorities.’ 170 323 565
Poroshenko awards Hero of Ukraine title to commander of tank company Lavrenko killed at Donetsk President Petro Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title and Gold Star Order to captain Oleksandr Lavrenko (posthumously). 16 483 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian heroes Branovytskyi, Kolodii awarded Gold Star Orders posthumously. PHOTOS+VIDEO Petro Poroshenko presented the Orders of Gold Star to the mothers of two fallen anti-terrorist operation (ATO) fighters soldier Ihor Branovytskyi and Captain Serhii Kolodii. 20 189 36
23-year-old "Cyborg" Ivan Yevchuk massacred near Zhytomyr. VIDEO One of the Donetsk airport defenders 23-year-old soldier of the 95th Airmobile Brigade Ivan Yevchuk was murdered under mysterious circumstances in the Zhytomyr region. 187 624 3
"They put mortar on truck, approach us by runway, and attack. But we have lull now. Explosions you hear are strike on Avdiivka from Donetsk," - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO Russian militants regularly shell Ukrainian servicemen’s positions in the village of Pisky near the Donetsk airport. 12 049 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
"One should better not get in the open as snipers keep vigil," - Ukrainian servicemen in Pisky on two days of relative lull. VIDEO The Russian militants fire at Pisky to invite the Armed Forces of Ukraine to fire in response using large-caliber weapons banned by the Minsk agreements. 8 851 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Terrorists conducted 42 cases of shelling yesterday; 200 missiles launched by enemy near Luhanske, - Staff Despite arrival of the Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine led by Alexander Hug to the area of Donetsk, Yasynuvata and Avdiivka, the volume of fire by militants has not decreased. 6 692 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Terrorists shelled ATO forces' positions 44 times yesterday near six villages and Donetsk airport, - HQ Pro-Russian mercenaries continue shelling the Ukrainian army positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine. 3 705 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"VOGs, RPGs, AGLs, snipers - nothing changes. Attacks do not cease," - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO Russian militants do not stop attacks on the positions of Ukrainian units near the Donetsk airport. They employ almost all types of weapons at their disposal but for artillery. 7 480 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Hero of Donetsk airport defense Volodymyr Korniets cannot obtain combatant status for more than a year. VIDEO Kirovohrad ‘cyborg’ can not obtain the status of combatant for more than a year. 21 391 92
Memorial plaque commemorating 'Cyborg' Andrii Havryliuk opened in Kyiv. PHOTOS On the first year anniversary of the Donetsk airport battles, memory of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the airport was honored in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, school No. 71. A plaque commemorating former student of the school Andrii Havryliuk, who died in Donetsk last year, was installed. 19 010 36 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Rally to commemorate fallen defenders of Donetsk airport took place at Boryspil airport. PHOTOS The rally to honor the feat of the Ukrainian heroes who courageously defended the Donetsk International Airport named after Sergei Prokofiev took place at the Boryspil International Airport today, Jan. 21. 15 333 28
Right Sector fighter callsign Semen killed near Donetsk airport, - journalist Bilozerska. PHOTO Commander of Right Sector group Seminariia callsign Semen died in the vicinity of the Donetsk airport. 70 162 162
Pro-Russian militants block liberation of 25 Ukrainian prisoners from captivity – Iryna Herashchenko Those soldiers who have survived the hell of the Donetsk airport are still in the terrorists’ captivity. 6 123 32
Terrorists committed over 60 attacks yesterday, used grenade launchers and anti-tank missile system, - ATO press center The Russian terrorist gangs opened fire at the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces more than 60 times over the past day. 5 968 28 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"Intensity of attacks decreased, but there is no complete cease-fire. Though our position can survive almost any attack," - Ukrainian soldiers near Donetsk airport. VIDEO Russian militants continue committing attacks on the Ukrainian soldiers’ positions near the Donetsk airport. But even this fact cannot spoil the New Year mood of those who hold these positions. 10 560 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Two soldiers killed, seven wounded in IFV mine tripping near Donetsk airport, - volunteer Mysiahin A Ukrainian IFV of the 93rd brigade tripped a landmine near the Donetsk airport, killing two soldiers. 32 290 129
Militants keep shelling Pisky with mortars, - Ukrainian soldier The situation in the vicinity of the Donetsk airport remains tense due to constant attacks. 4 936 24 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
"He is example of patriotism and willingness to sacrifice life for Ukraine," - torch walk in Sumy honored deceased fighter Serhii 'Sever' Tabala. VIDEO A torch walk in honor of 18-year-old fighter Serhii Tabala (callsign Sever), who was killed Nov. 6, 2014 near the Donetsk airport, took place in Sumy. 19 758 109
Ukrainian soldier Yurii Sova told how Motorola murdered 'Cyborg' Ihor Branovytskyi Yurii Sova is a fighter of the 80th Airmobile Brigade who was among the 16 soldiers captured in the Donetsk airport on Jan. 21, 2015. He witnessed terrorist Motorola kill Ukrainian POW Ihor Branovytskyi after some brutal tortures. 122 106 388 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Engagement occurred near Butivka mine: three Ukrainian fighters wounded, - 24 TV channel A battle occurred in the vicinity of Butivka mine near the Donetsk airport. Three Ukrainian servicemen received injuries. 36 971 117 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
One Ukrainian soldier killed in ATO area over past day, - ATO spokesperson One armed incident occurred yesterday in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area, claiming life of one Ukrainian soldier. 15 917 82
One Ukrainian soldier killed in yesterday shelling of Opytne, - General Staff speaker One Ukrainian soldier was killed in yesterday's shelling of Opytne village, the Donetsk region, by pro-Russian mercenaries. 10 410 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Terrorists attacked Ukrainian positions in Opytne and Pisky from Donetsk Airport, killing one serviceman, - ATO press-center The militants opened fire on the Ukrainian soldiers’ positions in the vicinity of the Donetsk airport today, Oct. 26. 39 624 348
Ukrainian fighters share memories year after fierce battles for Donetsk airport. VIDEO A year ago, Ukrainian army fought against Russia-backed separatists for control over the Donetsk airport new terminal. 42 636 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title to medic Ihor Zinych (posthumously), tanker Vasyl Bozhko, and fighter Yevhen Mezhevikin President Petro Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title along with the Order of "Gold Star" to three heroes of anti-terrorist operation - Junior Sgt. Ihor Zinych (posthumously), Senior Lt. Vasyl Bozhko and Maj. Yevhen Mezhevikin. 11 478 35
"We see them and militants see us, but no one shoots. This is the first real truce," - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky claim this is the first time they have experienced a real truce - militants' activity is very low, no shelling is registered. 32 711 91 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Enemy tanks and heavy artillery recorded two kilometers away from demarcation line, - Aerial reconnaissance of Dnipro-1 Regiment. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance of Dnipro-1 Regiment have recorded tanks and heavy artillery of pro-Russian terrorists on the territory of Donetsk airport. 23 570 93 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
109 attacks committed by terrorists yesterday – most of them near Mariupol, - ATO press center The illegal armed groups kept escalating the conflict in the ATO area between 6 p.m. and midnight yesterday. 19 763 37 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Situation remains tense at Donetsk airport as militants brought 11 Grads to the city The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine has recorded less cease-fire violations in comparison to previous days, nevertheless, the overall security situation at and around 'DPR'-controlled Donetsk airport remained tense. 14 580 122 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian servicemen destroyed militants’ ammunition stock in meteorological tower near Donetsk airport The Ukrainian servicemen destroyed the militants’ ammunition reserve that was in the meteorological tower near the Donetsk airport in response to the attacks of the pro-Russian terrorists on Opytne village. 102 688 207 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
"90 out of 124 days I spent in a two by one meter cell with no windows. The terrorists tried to get me to switch to their side promising the rank of Colonel," - Liberated ‘Cyborg’ Oleh Kuzminykh After his release from the terrorist captivity commander of the 90th airmobile battalion of the 81st Airborne Brigade Oleh Kuzminykh told the press how the militants tried to persuade him to switch to the “DPR” side. 47 214 206 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
‘Cyborg’ Oleh Kuzminykh, recently freed from captivity, needs rehabilitation. Call for support PHOTO Long rehabilitation is waiting for Oleh Kuzminykh, commander of the 90th battalion of the 81st Brigade, liberated from the captivity yesterday. 147 545 317 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Dnipro Battalion eliminated enemy unit near Pisky Soldiers of the Dnipro Battalion eliminated a terrorists’ subversive reconnaissance unit (SRU) near the village of Pisky in the Donetsk region. 150 380 490 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Bodies of several 'cyborgs' recovered from the wreckage of Donetsk airport Today, from the rubble of the destroyed Donetsk airport the terrorists recovered dead bodies of Ukrainian servicemen. 29 055 178 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
We will liberate and rebuild Donetsk airport - Poroshenko The Ukrainian president and his wife visited the premiere of documentary film "Airport" and communicated with direct participants of the events reflected in the film - defenders of the Donetsk airport. 90 907 640 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
General Staff assures that the Donetsk airport runway could not be restored. PHOTOS The damage administered to the landing strip of the Donetsk airport is much more serious than the eye meets in the video released by the media, and does not allow to use it for its intended purpose. 124 766 378 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Runway of the Donetsk airport has not been rendered inoperable. Latest air surveillance video The landing strip of the Donetsk airport has not been incapacitated by the Ukrainian Army. 310 0 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Use of 120-mm arms at Donetsk airport increases, OSCE Mission says Special monitoring mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) reports increase in the use of arms of 120 mm caliber near the Donetsk airport. 5 235 60 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
Brother of captive 'cyborg' Oleh Kuzmin accused Chief of General Staff Muzhenko of negligence. PHOTO Chief of Staff Viktor Muzhenko never addressed the family of the prisoner soldier Oleh Kuzmin over the three months which the heroic 'cyborg' has spent in captivity. 100 944 317 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport
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