WAR IN UKRAINE: Volume 8 -- Battle of Kyiv, February-April 2022

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Examines this battle in its entirety, from the dramatic heliborne assault on Hostomel to the mauling of Russian units fleeing encirclement during Ukraine's counteroffensive. Drawing from a synthesis of newly available Ukrainian and Russian accounts and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering, Volume 8 builds upon the work conducted in Volumes 2, 5, and 6 to provide a richer and more comprehensive picture of the Russian axes of advance on Kyiv and their eventual defeats. The opening events of the operation are recast in the light of contemporary evidence, revealing new aspects of the Ukrainian counterattack against Hostomel Airport, whilst many previously unsung engagements of the subsequent fighting are detailed herein for the first time. Contains 61 color photos, 31 color profiles, 1 diagram, 7 tables, and 4 color maps.