Russian airborne troops have taken airport in Kiyv

[EarthFirst]

Link to tweet

[uponit7771]

1. Hmmmm, have they "taken" meaning in control of the airport or are the Russians still fighting?

[EarthFirst]

4. It appears from the reporting linked above...

…that they are maintaining a perimeter; which could indicate that they have control of the airport.

[Irish_Dem]

7. Yes. Means the Russians have a strong defensive position, can repel attacks from any direction.

And they are holding the perimeter. So yes they have control of the airport.

They can start bringing in supplies, launch air attacks, and bring in special op troops, light tanks and trucks, etc.

[Irish_Dem]

5. "Taken the airport" usually means there is control of the airport by the enemy.

There may be some mop up action, but the target is under enemy control.

[Lovie777]

2. probably still fighting . ..

[Irish_Dem]

6. May just be mop up after the target is taken.

[Irish_Dem]

3. Common military strategy before moving in ground troops.

Captured airport can allow for easier airstrikes in the area.
And will be used to ferry in supplies and armored equipment.