Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills dozens
Hundreds were also forced to evacuate after a Russian attack on a warehouse near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, sparked a huge fire and explosions.
A Russian drone strike near Kyiv late Friday resulted in at least 27 deaths, according to Ukrainian officials. Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community, was among those killed; he had rushed to the scene to assist others. The attack targeted a warehouse in Bucha, a district close to the Ukrainian capital. The incident triggered a large fire and explosions, causing the evacuation of over 370 individuals from the area.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strike and its aftermath, expressing outrage over the criminal negligence involved. He also highlighted regulations prohibiting ammunition storage near residential areas. The drone assault came amid two days of continuous air raids targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of joint efforts to defend against such strikes, noting that Ukraine cannot shoulder this burden alone.
Russia and Ukraine have escalated long-range strikes, targeting civilian infrastructure like logistics warehouses and oil facilities over the past several months.
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