Hostomel


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Note: Hostomel (Ukrainian: Гостомель, pronounced [ɦoˈstɔmelʲ]) is a city in Bucha Raion, Kyiv Oblast, northwest of the capital city of Kyiv. It hosts the administration of Hostomel settlement hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. The population of the settlement is approximately 17,534 (2021 est.).

The town is mainly known for Hostomel Airport, also known as Antonov Airport, a major international cargo facility. There is also a Vetropack glass factory in Hostomel.

Hostomel was badly damaged during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. City mayor Yuri Prilipko was among those who were killed by the attackers. The city was given the title Hero City of Ukraine on 13 March 2022.
Latitude: 50.589279174805
Longitude: 30.258417129517
Population: 17,534

[Last update: 2022/11/17]