Russian Forces Have Taken Control Of An AirBase Near Kyiv

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According to CNN, the site's reporter Matthew Chance said on the 24th that Russian forces have taken control of Antonov Airport, which is about 25 miles from the center of Kyiv, Ukraine.

The Russian army commander also told CNN that they had a gun battle with the Ukrainian army. However, the Ukrainian army said it was carrying out a counter-offensive to try to retake the airport.

According to Chance, he heard the sound of planes in the air and saw smoke rising from the interior of the airbase.