An exhibition titled “Irpin. Invincible” opened in Brussels
On June 3rd, a two-day exhibition “Irpin. Invincible,” dedicated to the defense of Irpin and the life of part of the city under occupation, was launched in Brussels. It is being displayed at the “Ukrainian Hub,” located in one of the buildings of the European Parliament. The exhibition vividly shows what Irpin was like before the war and how it changed after the arrival of the “Russian world.” The main goal of the event is to widely publicize the events currently unfolding in Ukraine, so that European countries can witness and learn the full truth about Russia’s military aggression against the Ukrainian people,” notes IGT.
The exhibition includes items found in the ruins of Irpin’s Central House of Culture, which was destroyed by the invaders: remnants of a small August Forster concert grand piano, copies of the archaeological artifact “Trypillian Resonator,” fragments of the interior decorations of the House of Culture, as well as dishes and everyday items. In addition, visitors can view photographs of destroyed Irpin buildings, fragments of Russian missiles, items left behind by soldiers of the occupying army, and personal belongings of local residents – including those who perished trying to escape.
During the exhibition’s opening, Irpin’s Mayor, Oleksandr Markushyn, and the Head of the Irpin Investment Council, Volodymyr Karpliuk, spoke about the destruction Irpin suffered during the occupation.
“Think about these numbers: more than 8,000 buildings were damaged to some degree by shelling. Over 2,000 structures – including private homes, apartment buildings, and social infrastructure – were destroyed beyond repair. Four thousand apartments and nearly 2,000 private homes can never be restored. We have entire neighborhoods completely burned as a result of large-scale artillery bombardments. This is why we are here today. We travel to cities across Europe and the United States to urge our international partners to create funds for the restoration and support of our city,” said Karpliuk.