<p>The Russian military says it has taken control of a strategic airport just outside the Ukrainian capital and cut Kyiv off from the west.</p>.<p>The airport in Hostomel has a long runway capable of accommodating heavy transport planes. Its seizure allows Russia to airlift troops directly to Kyiv's outskirts. Hostomel is just 7 kilometers (4 miles) northwest of Kyiv.</p>.<p>Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Friday that the Russian airborne forces used 200 helicopters to land in Hostomel.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The Russian military says it has taken control of a strategic airport just outside the Ukrainian capital and cut Kyiv off from the west.</p>.<p>The airport in Hostomel has a long runway capable of accommodating heavy transport planes. Its seizure allows Russia to airlift troops directly to Kyiv's outskirts. Hostomel is just 7 kilometers (4 miles) northwest of Kyiv.</p>.<p>Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Friday that the Russian airborne forces used 200 helicopters to land in Hostomel.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>