Moment Russian strikes hit civilian escape route in Irpin, Ukraine

Dramatic pictures are emerging of civilians fleeing rocket attacks near a bridge being used to evacuate a city on the outskirts of Kyiv.

Shells reportedly fell metres away from a bridge in Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, as residents ran for cover. Pictures from the scene show civilians and media fleeing from the bridge as smoke rises in the background.

An unconfirmed report by Radio Free Europe claims three people died in the attacks.

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