The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The day we’ll see planes in Ukrainian skies

Since 2022 commercial flights have been grounded in Ukraine. The day we fly again is a critical sign of victory. Kyiv is considering reopening airports, but is it worth the risk?

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Mariana Lastovyria
Feb 15, 2025
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“We started taxiing, powered up the engines, and the commander quietly muttered, 'God have mercy,' recalled Yevheniia …

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