Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv-Area Warehouse, Killing at Least 27
A Russian drone strike hit a warehouse near Kyiv late on Friday, causing an explosion that killed at least 27 people and injured another 42. Over 380 residents were evacuated from the area in Bucha district following the incident. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as deliberate and called for accountability against those responsible, citing violations of regulations regarding storage of hazardous materials near residential areas. The governor of Kyiv region, Tymur Tkachenko, reported significant damage to nearby infrastructure, including homes and an elderly care facility. He warned that the death toll could rise further. The attack occurred amid a broader wave of drone strikes over two days targeting warehouses and residences in Kyiv and surrounding areas.
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