* Ukraine has taken back the 'whole Kyiv region', the country's deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar said
* Russian armoured vehicles on outskirts of Kyiv have been reduced to rubble amid Ukrainian counterattacks
* Dozens of burned out tanks, troop transport trucks and armoured vehicles line the once-bustling highways
* No10 said Boris Johnson spoke with President Volodymyr Zelensky to congratulate his troops' push back
* Ukrainian units report more possible war crimes after finding the bound bodies of dead civilians in Bucha
* President Zelensky warned Moscow's retreating forces left behind 'catastrophic' situations and mined homes
Ukraine has taken back the 'whole Kyiv region' from Russian troops, the country's deputy defence minister said today as the fightback against the invaders continues.
In a statement posted on social media, Hanna Maliar said: 'Irpin, Bucha, Gostomel and the whole Kyiv region were liberated from the invader.'
Irpin and Bucha, commuters towns outside Kyiv, were retaken by the Ukrainian army this week. Both towns have suffered vast destruction and high civilian death tolls.
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Ukraine Deputy Defense Minister Says The 'Whole Kyiv Region' Has Been Taken Back From Russian Troops
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps -- AP
Ukraine claims control over Kyiv region as Russia looks east -- Reuters
Entire Kyiv Region Retaken By Ukraine; Russia Accused Of Mining Retreat -- RFE
Ukraine Forces Retake Areas North of Kyiv as Russians Look Eastward -- VOA
Ukraine says it has recaptured city of Brovary but warns of Russian mines -- The Guardian
Ukraine regains full control of Kyiv region for first time since Russian invasion: official -- The Hill