Child killed in enemy shelling of Irpin

Child killed in enemy shelling of Irpin

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A child was killed as a result of Russian invaders’ attack on the town of Irpin, Kyiv region.

Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn wrote this on Facebook with reference to doctors.

"Unfortunately, we lost a child. She came under bombing," said Andriy Levkivskyi, director of the Irpin Primary Health Care Center.

The evacuation of women and children from Irpin to Kyiv is planned.

The Armed Forces and the town's territorial defense continue to regain the approaches to Irpin and Kyiv.

As reported, on February 24, Russian president Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine and launched a large-scale invasion.

Russian troops are killing civilians, shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities, and missiles hit Ukrainians' homes.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the support of the entire nation, courageously resist the Russian aggression.

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