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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 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. 5 484 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 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. 5 176 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 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. 8 502 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Feat of cyborgs proved that Ukrainians cannot be broken - Zelenskyy. VIDEO 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. 4 755 68 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian sniper eliminated Russian terrorist near Donetsk airport. VIDEO 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 49 147 114 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

23-year-old "Cyborg" Ivan Yevchuk massacred near Zhytomyr. VIDEO 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. 187 650 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 "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. 12 063 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 "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. 8 867 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"VOGs, RPGs, AGLs, snipers - nothing changes. Attacks do not cease," - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO "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. 7 485 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 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. 21 396 92

"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 "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. 10 572 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"He is example of patriotism and willingness to sacrifice life for Ukraine," - torch walk in Sumy honored deceased fighter Serhii "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. 19 763 109

Ukrainian fighters share memories year after fierce battles for Donetsk airport. VIDEO 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. 42 647 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We see them and militants see us, but no one shoots. This is the first real truce," - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO "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. 32 722 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 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. 23 577 93 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Runway of the Donetsk airport has not been rendered inoperable. Latest air surveillance video 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

"On Easter night, militants shelled us with 120-mm mortars and SP guns," - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO "On Easter night, militants shelled us with 120-mm mortars and SP guns," - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO Shelling of the Ukrainian positions in Pisky was not stopped even on Easter night. The first explosions of heavy artillery shells were heard as early as 4 a.m. 10 786 28 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky near Donetsk airport say its territory is used by terrorists as location. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky near Donetsk airport say its territory is used by terrorists as location. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers and pro-Russian terrorists continue their stationary confrontation in Pisky, the Donetsk airport vicinity. 14 076 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"We are shelled from grenade launchers and 120-millimeter mortars but we have nothing to answer with - the artillery has been withdrawn" - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO "We are shelled from grenade launchers and 120-millimeter mortars but we have nothing to answer with - the artillery has been withdrawn" - Ukrainian soldiers in Pisky. VIDEO The terrorists’ artillery was committing strikes on Pisky village during all night and morning. The Ukrainian soldiers are taking council between strikes on how to give a rebuff to the enemy and what weapons to use. 21 447 76 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Court quashed the arrest of SBU ex-officer who let the Russian Special Forces into the Donetsk Airport. VIDEO Court quashed the arrest of SBU ex-officer who let the Russian Special Forces into the Donetsk Airport. VIDEO Court cancelled the decision on detention of the former SBU officer, who granted the militants access to the Donetsk airport in spring 2014. The case was sent back to the Prosecutor General’s Office. 145 203 188 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport

Ukrainian servicemen’s bodies are still searched for in the Donetsk airport. VIDEO Ukrainian servicemen’s bodies are still searched for in the Donetsk airport. VIDEO The search activities to recover the bodies of soldiers, killed in the Donetsk airport are currently under way. 88 419 301 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport

"We are not retreating and do not intend to," ‘cyborgs’ appealed to Ukrainian people. VIDEO "We are not retreating and do not intend to," ‘cyborgs’ appealed to Ukrainian people. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers protecting the Donetsk airport aren’t retreating from the airport terminals and are ready to defend Ukrainian land. 239 804 812 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Birds-eye panorama of apocalypse in Donetsk airport. VIDEO Birds-eye panorama of apocalypse in Donetsk airport. VIDEO Army SOS volunteers uploaded video captured in the Donetsk airport during aerial reconnaissance. 319 796 675 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Combat near Donetsk airport weather station. VIDEO Combat near Donetsk airport weather station. VIDEO The Ukrainian soldiers repulsing terrorists’ attacks near the Donetsk airport weather station. Warning: the video contains explicit language! 279 091 488 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fighting for the Donetsk airport