Russians shot at civilians fleeing the city in Irpini, shelling a housing estate in Buč – Denník N

According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian soldiers shot at civilians fleeing Irpin near Kiev and killed at least three people, between them two children. In Buč, in the Irpin neighborhood, they are shelling the settlement and blocking humanitarian aid supplies.

NY Times a BBC published photos of wounded and dead civilians trying to escape from Irpin.

Situation in Irpini

At least three people, apparently members of one family, died in the shooting of Russian soldiers in Irpini, according to Ukrainian authorities. About the shooting before informed Radio Free Europe correspondent.

People from this suburb of Kiev are trying to get to the metropolis. However, their departure was complicated by the destruction of the bridge on the main road to Kiev. The Ukrainian army blew him up to slow down the advance of Russian troops if the city falls into their hands.

The BBC has published photos of people trying to escape from Irpin, a city near Kiev shelled by the Russian army.

The situation in Buč

Buchi City Council said on Facebook that Russian soldiers were shooting at civilians, including children, or cars. “The delivery of humanitarian aid is not possible: the municipality is under enemy siege,” the statement said.

The city is asking for help to save its inhabitants. Electricity and heat supplies and internet connection have not been working for several days. Buce’s leadership claims that Russian soldiers are robbing warehouses.

Evacuation efforts

According to Belarusian independent television Nexta, an adviser to the head of Ukraine’s presidential office, Alexei Arestovich, said that the Ukrainian authorities were negotiating the evacuation of the inhabitants of Buče and Hostomeľ, which are constantly being bombed by Russian troops. (newunian, čtk)