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Russian attack turn Irpin's buildings to rubble — See Pics
Irpin, a small town on the western outskirts of Kyiv in Ukraine, was reduced to smouldering ruins due to heavy shelling by the Russian forces. Credit: AFP Photo
The continued shelling by the Russian troops has destroyed Irpin and the town is completely under the rubble. Credit: Reuters Photo
Pictures and videos of people fleeing after their homes are destroyed by flames following massive shelling surfaced online and garnered worldwide attention. Credit: Reuters Photo
Local residents look for cover as they escape from the town of Irpin after heavy shelling from the Russian troops. Credit: Reuters Photo
Russian forces pummelled Ukrainian cities from the air, land and sea, with warnings they were preparing for a complete assault on the capital Kyiv. Credit: Reuters Photo
The relentless fire has so far pushed more than 1.5 million people across Ukraine's borders as refugees though many others are displaced internally or trapped in cities being reduced to rubble by Russian bombardment. Credit: AP Photo
A local resident runs for his life as a house is on fire after heavy shelling by the Russian troops. Credit: Reuters Photo
Intense aerial bombardment continued overnight in the city of Kharkiv, which has endured almost non-stop fire in recent days. Credit: Reuters Photo
A civilian crosses a blown-up bridge in Ukraine. Credit: AFP Photo
A man carries a woman as they cross an improvised path while fleeing the town of Irpin, Ukraine. Credit: AP Photo
An Ukrainian serviceman looks at a civilian crossing a blown up bridge. Credit: AFP Photo
Putin has vowed that Russia will succeed in the
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