Battle of Irpin

The Battle of Irpin was a battle that was fought for control over the city of Irpin, Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The battle is being fought between the Russian and Ukrainian militaries. As part of the Kyiv offensive (2022), the Russian forces tried to take control of Irpin, Bucha, and Hostomel. By controlling thses cities, they would encircle and besiege the Ukrainian capital city Kyiv from the west.^[2][3] Because of the fighting, the Kyiv Oblast State Administration said that Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, Highway M06, and Vyshhorod were the most dangerous places in the Kyiv Oblast.^[4]

Battle of Irpin
Part of Kyiv offensive (2022) of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Date 27 February 2022 – 28 March 2022 Location Irpin, Ukraine Status Ukrainian victory Russian forces capture half of Irpin[1] Major civilian exodus
Belligerents
Russia	Ukraine
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	Unknown
Units involved
Russian Armed Forces Russian Airborne Forces  Russian Ground Forces  Russian Air Force 18th Guards Assault Aviation Regiment	Ukrainian Armed Forces  Ukrainian Ground Forces  Ukrainian Air Force Territorial Defense Forces
Casualties and losses
Per Ukraine: Numerous armored vehicles One Su-25 One Su-30	Unknown number of civilians killed

Prelude

Civilians leaving Irpin and going to Kyiv because of Russian attacks.

See the main article: Battle of Antonov Airport

In the beginning of invasion, Russian forces captured the Hostomel Airport. This gave them a foothold in the town. The Ukrainian military fought against the Russian forces in Hostomel. The Russian forces began to move south to capture Irpin and the nearby city of Bucha. Their goal was to encircle Kyiv.^[2][3]

On 25 February 2022, Ukrainian forces destroyed a group of Russian forces moving to Irpin.^[5][6] On 26 February 2022, a person living in Irpin recorded a video. It said that Russian paratroopers were making themselves look like civilians.^[7]

References

1. Peter, Laurence (2022-03-14). "Mass graves in Ukraine: Battered cities are digging makeshift burial sites". BBC News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
2. "Latest Military Situation in Ukraine, 27 February 2022 (Map Update)". Islamic World News. 27 February 2022. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
3. Clark, Mason; Barros, George; Stepanenko, Kateryna (27 February 2022). "Russia-Ukraine Warning Update: Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 27, 2022". Critical Threats. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
4. "Буча, Ірпінь, Гостомель: Кулеба назвав найнебезпечніші місця Київської області". depo kyiv. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
5. "Відео розгромлених колон російської техніки в Конотопі та Ірпені". t1.ua. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
6. "ЗСУ розтрощили російську військову колону в Ірпені". TCH. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
7. "В Ірпені помітили російських військових, які переодяглися у цивільне (відео)". Segodnya. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.