Destruction of Ukraine's airport infrastructure has been a common tactic of the Russian Federation since the first days of the full-scale war. The invaders pursue several goals at once. First, to make it impossible to supply weapons to Ukraine by air. Secondly, because most airports in Ukraine are dual-base, for civilian and military use. Thirdly, to cause panic, chaos and fear, as well as to slow down economic activity.

Over the past year and a half, missile strikes have damaged more than half of all Ukrainian airports and airfields. During the night of August 14-15, Russia launched another missile attack, this time targeting airfields in western Ukraine.

Which airports have suffered the most during Russia's war against Ukraine and how much will it cost to rebuild them? How are their staff and management living now? How long might it take to reopen? Which airports might not be reopened? LIGA.net was looking for answers to these and other questions.

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