Ukrainian Forces Regain Control of Irpin, Officials Say

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Ukrainian forces took back control of Irpin, a city northwest of Kyiv, the city’s mayor said on Monday, March 28.

Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn said in a video post on Telegram that Irpin had been “liberated” from Russian forces but warned residents against returning to the city. Markushyn said there could be more attacks on Irpin.

The Ukrainian military released what they said was the first footage to come out of liberated Irpin on Monday. Heavily damaged residential buildings can be seen throughout the video. Credit: Ukrainian Military TV via Storyful

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