First Battle of Donetsk Airport

First Battle of Donetsk Airport
Part of the war in Donbas

Donetsk Airport before its destruction
Date26–27 May 2014 (1 day)
Location
Donetsk International Airport
Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Result Ukrainian victory
Belligerents
 Ukraine

 Donetsk People's Republic

Per Ukraine:
 Russia
Commanders and leaders
Maksym Shapoval Unknown
Units involved

Armed Forces of Ukraine:

Internal Affairs Ministry:

Donbas People's Militia:

Per Ukraine:
National Guard of Russia

Strength
  • Unknown number of troops
200 fighters
Casualties and losses
None 33–50 killed
43 wounded
2 civilians killed

The First Battle of Donetsk Airport took place between fighters associated with the Donetsk People's Republic and Ukrainian government forces that took place at Donetsk International Airport on 26–27 May 2014, as part of the war in Donbas that began after the 2014 Ukrainian revolution. A second battle broke out at the airport on 28 September 2014.