Countries and their cities before and after the start of the war

2 April 2023 marks exactly one year since the Russian occupation forces were driven out of the Kyiv region. The invaders fled, leaving behind real hell, destruction and death.

A newly built stadium in the young city of Irpin has suffered from Russian shelling. The pitch, bleachers and inner rooms have been damaged.
 

Here is a selection of photographs of residential multi-storey buildings shot or destroyed by Russian troops during the occupation of Irpin.
 

During heavy fighting in Irpin, Russian shelling has damaged one of the city's most beautiful educational institutions. The building has recently undergone major repairs.

Russian planes dropped bombs on the evacuation bridge.