Instant Alert: Drone footage shows what more than a year of war has done to an airport in Ukraine

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Drone footage shows what more than a year of war has done to an airport in Ukraine by Allan Smith and Ben Nigh on Dec 1, 2015, 3:12 PM This incredible drone footage shows what happened to the airport in Donetsk, Ukraine, after being ravaged by war for more than a year. Donetsk, a city in eastern Ukraine, has been a highly contested site, fought over by the Ukrainian army and pro-Russian separatist forces since the outbreak of war in early 2014. Its airport in particular is viewed as a strategic necessity for both sides, which has led to two large-scale battles over the facility. However, in its current shape, the airport is virtually useless. It has been under rebel control since early 2015. Story by Allan Smith and editing by Ben Nigh INSIDER is on Facebook: Follow us here SEE ALSO: This massive American aircraft carrier is headed to the Persian Gulf to help fight ISIS   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011