Russian attack turn Irpin 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. Since March 5, hundreds of Ukrainians started fleeing seeking safe shelter from the Russian attacks.

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