Ukrainian forces have retaken control of the Kyiv suburb of Irpin from Russian troops, the city’s mayor has said.

“We have good news today. Today, Irpin is released”, - Mayor Alexandar Markushin wrote on Facebook.

He thanked Ukrainians who had been engaged in intense fighting with Russian forces near the capital, adding that “now, mopping up is carried out”.

The mayor said it was still "impossible" for residents to return to Irpin, which has seen thousands of civilians evacuated in perilous circumstances over the past few weeks.

“It is still dangerous. Ukrainian forces would continue to go and liberate nearby Bucha, Hostomel and Vorzel”, - he said.