Russian aircraft flew in low, avoiding the radar & unleashed a barrage of attacks. The Antonov Airport has a long runway, ideal for flying in supplies & troops. 'Entry point to Kyiv' - Russians intended to land troops & weapons at the airport. Russia aimed to secure the airfield, send more troops & man the checkpoints in Kyiv. Russia did secure the airfield, but its forces remained under constant fire. Russia was never able to land transport aircraft to reinforce besieged forces.
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