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At least 27 killed in Bucha following Russian strike

At least 27 people were killed in Bucha following a Russian strike overnight, according to Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration.

At least 27 killed in Bucha following Russian strike

At least 27 people have been confirmed dead and 42 others injured, including four children, following a Russian strike in Bucha, Ukraine. The head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, Timur Tkachenko, reported that 50 residential buildings were damaged and about 50 were evacuated, including 59 children. The operational headquarters has been set up in Dmytrivka to assist local residents, providing hot meals, psychological support, and temporary accommodation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed outrage over the strike, stating it to be a case of terrible negligence and an absolute unacceptable crime. Zelenskyy also addressed the ongoing attacks in various regions of the country, emphasizing that Ukraine cannot be left alone to defend against such strikes.

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