The Hidden Battle that Saved Ukraine

Check out my book What Caused the RussiaUkraine War : You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at (These are affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. This means that even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel. ) It is 8 am on February 24, 2022. Although no one in Ukraine realizes it yet, what is about to unfold in a relatively unassuming part of the country will be arguably the single most important event in Ukrainian history. The stakes could not be higher: the country itself is on the line. This is story of the Battle of Hostomel Airport. 0:00 Introduction 1:43 Prologue 6:12 Mobilization 10:36 Russia s Plan 14:44 The First Shots 16:37 Interlude 17:58 Ukraine s Back Up Plan 20:43 The Counterattack 23:51 Epilogue Media licensed under CC BY 4. 0