The Latest Breaking News from Irpin

Powerful photojournalism has illustrated the brutal conflict in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began two weeks ago

Reservist ‘Mark’ tells Kim Sengupta in Irpin he has joined Ukraine’s International Legion because of a lingering sense of injustice

‘Adored’ IT worker hit by shelling while attempting to flee Irpin along humanitarian corridor

Tatyana Perebeynos, 43, was killed with her two children by shelling as they tried to flee Irpin on the outskirts of Kyiv with images of their bodies showing the brutality of the invasion

A photo showing scores of Ukrainians under a destroyed bridge in Irpin has been used to argue that Ukrainian forces have been preventing civilians from fleeing the conflict. The photo in question is a snapshot in time; other photos and footage show the Ukrainian army helping civilians evacuate to safety.…

Ukraine news for March 9: Russian attack hits a children’s hospital in besieged port city, Ukrainian officials say.

Homes, schools and hospitals decimated as bombing forces millions to flee

As a Russian ceasefire was announced, Ukrainian civilians began to flee besieged cities like Sumy and Irpin as the total number of refugees reaches two million, according to the UN.

With each passing day since the Russian offensive on Ukraine began on February 24, the Russian army has been inching closer to Kyiv, encircling the capital. Now, the harshest battles are taking place northwest of the city, about 30 km away. Both amateur images and Russian propaganda efforts have shined…