Shahida Tulaganova visits Donetsk Airport -- rebuilt in 2012, but now a scene of utter devastation -- shortly after Russian-backed separatists have taken it over. Weaving together the voices of fighters on both sides, she tells an unvarnished story of war through the eyes of those who were there. Through raw footage and deeply personal interviews, commanders and soldiers trace the contours of the desperate fight for an airport whose capture seems more symbolic than strategic.
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""This is the definitive story of the bloody and brutal battle for Donetsk airport, told by the men who fought for it. It's a microcosm of the war that anyone wanting to understand the tragedy of Ukraine should watch."
"Despite its dramatic cruelty, Donetsk Airport is full of astonishing details that shock the viewer. These mortal enemies engaged in their deadly fight speak the same Russian language, even at the last moments of their lives."
"One of the closest accounts of 'modern' war I've seen in a long while."
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