Commentary on Political Economy

Thursday 24 March 2022

 

Ukrainians close to reclaiming Irpin as Russia suffers ‘heavy losses’

A fierce Ukrainian response has begun to drive back the Russian forces from the suburbs of Kyiv
A fierce Ukrainian response has begun to drive back the Russian forces from the suburbs of Kyiv
GLEB GARANICH/REUTERS

Ukraine is close to securing a major victory in the northwest suburbs of Kyiv after its troops strengthened their position around the invading Russian forces.

The MoD said there was now a “realistic possibility” that Ukrainian forces would encircle the towns of Bucha and Irpin, which have been partially occupied by Russian forces since the early days of the war.

Ukrainian officials accused the retreating Russian forces of resorting to banned white phosphorus munitions and in intercepted calls, released by the Ukrainians, Russian troops reported “heavy losses” to their superiors.

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