Ukrainians' Arduous Escape From Irpin After Russian Attacks

The city of Irpin, a short distance from the Ukrainian capital, has come under heavy attack from Russian forces massed nearby. Residential areas have been devastated, driving out the residents, with many hoping to reach Kyiv. To get there, Ukrainians, young and old, some in wheelchairs, had to traverse an arduous path under a broken bridge and across a river. Current Time reporter Roman Sukhan and camera operator Ivan Lyubish-Kirdey were on the ground on March 7 with those trying to escape the attacks and filed this report. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-irpin... *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the latest situation and outstanding reporting: https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russi... It includes reporting from frontline positions in Donbas to the vulnerable cities of Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Kyiv. We serve as the trusted source of news locally in 23 countries without a free press. For our best reporting, visit rferl.org or follow us on: Facebook   / rferl   Twitter   / rferl   Instagram   / rfe.rl   #russia #ukraine