Six Injured, 165 Evacuated After Russian Attack Triggers Explosions Near Kyiv
Six people were injured and 165 evacuated after a Russian attack sparked a major fire and secondary explosions in Kyiv region’s Bucha district.
Six individuals sustained injuries and 165 residents were evacuated following a Russian assault that struck an enterprise in Kyiv region’s Bucha district on Friday evening. The attack brought about a significant blaze and subsequent explosions, according to Ukrainian officials. Emergency services are still working on the scene to manage the aftermath of the incident.
Governor Tymur Tkachenko from Kyiv region reported that the explosion caused a massive fire, which quickly spread to adjacent private residences. Flames have since been doused in five houses and a food establishment. All six injured individuals are currently receiving medical care, and rescue teams, police, medical personnel, and other emergency services remain on the site.
Preliminary details from the Prosecutor General’s Office indicate that around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, a drone either crashed or struck the territory of an enterprise in Myla village. Authorities are still investigating the type of drone involved. The explosion led to a major fire at the enterprise, followed by explosions. One private house was entirely destroyed, and seven others sustained damage.
A fire engine and a residential facility for the elderly also suffered damage. Prosecutors have initiated a pre-trial investigation into potential official negligence under Article 367 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code, examining whether explosive materials were legally stored at the enterprise, whether the necessary permits were in place, and if officials responsible for the site performed their duties correctly.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretsky stated that the incident demonstrated that the earlier deadly explosion in nearby Vyshneve had not been a lesson learned. He described repeating such failures during Russia’s fifth year of full-scale invasion as "criminal negligence" and called for those responsible to face consequences. The July 6 incident in Vyshneve, also triggered by a Russian strike, caused prolonged explosions at ammunition warehouses, resulting in nine fatalities and damaging over 280 homes.
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