As Russia-Ukraine war entered day 13 on Tuesday, the city of Irpin near Kyiv has come under intense pressure. Russian forces have tried for days to storm through Irpin from Hostomel Airport to the capital, Kyiv. As Russian troops advance, Irpin prepares for a showdown to impede the invading forces.

Meanwhile, as civilians evacuate the war-torn nation, the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine has topped 1.5 million in 10 days, according to the UN refugee agency. The exodus is the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World World II.