Russian strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv kills dozens
Hundreds were also forced to flee after a Russian attack near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, sparked a huge fire and explosions. The strike was the second to hit an arms depot near Kyiv in less than two months.
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot near Kyiv resulted in at least 37 deaths on Friday, marking one of the deadliest incidents in Ukraine this year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, deeming it a result of poor management and negligence in storing explosives close to civilians. This incident is not an isolated case; a similar attack on an ammunition warehouse last month had killed ten people.
The ongoing escalation of long-range strikes by Russia has led to increased civilian casualties, including the destruction of residential buildings. Zelenskyy noted the opening of criminal proceedings against those responsible for the negligence. The attack triggered significant fires and explosions at the arms depot in Bucha, forcing over 370 people to evacuate.
This incident happened amidst two days of continuous air raids on Kyiv and its surrounding areas. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for international support to defend against such strikes and highlighted that Russia also targeted nine other regions overnight.
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