Russian troops kill Mayor of Hostomil, wound Mayor of Bucha

Olena Roschyna – Monday, 7 March 2022, 08:49

The Russian invading forces have killed the Mayor of Hostomil, Yuriy Prylypko, and wounded the Mayor of Bucha, Anatoly Fedoruk.

Source: Journalist in a joint broadcast on Ukrainian TV channels, Hostomil Village Council

According to the journalist: "The Mayor of Hostomil Yuriy Prylypko has been killed, he was shot by the Russian invaders while he was delivering medicine and food to the villagers. The Mayor of Bucha was also wounded."

Details: The Mayor of Irpin Alexander Markushyn noted that part of Irpin had been captured by the Russian troops, but the city continues fighting.

On 6 March, an evacuation by buses was organised from Irpin to Kyiv. They were fired on. As a result, 2 children and 2 adults were killed. In total, at least 8 people were killed, Markushin said.

There is no electricity, gas, water, or mobile telephone service in Irpin, Bucha, or Hostomil near Kyiv.