The 2022 Battle of Kyiv: A Lecture

April 13, 2023 00:51:27
The 2022 Battle of Kyiv: A Lecture
Urban Warfare Project
The 2022 Battle of Kyiv: A Lecture

Apr 13 2023 | 00:51:27

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Show Notes

When Russian forces launched their invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it quickly became apparent that one of their primary objectives was the capital of Kyiv. Over the next five weeks, they attempted to penetrate the city to overthrow the government. By April 2, the outcome of the Battle of Kyiv was clear: Russia had failed. Defying widespread expectations that Russia’s military advantages would weigh in its favor, Ukrainian forces and Kyiv’s civilian population successfully defended the city and defeated what was believed to be the second most powerful military in the world. This episode features a lecture on the battle given by John Spencer last month in Kyiv, recorded by the Kyiv Independent.

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