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. 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.