Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills at least 27
29 Aug, 09:55ZRussian drone strike near Kyiv kills at least 27
First reportAP News · 29 Aug, 09:01Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 29 Aug, 09:55Z
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Why it matters
What
A Russian drone strike near Kyiv’s western suburbs killed at least 27 people, followed by a large fire and explosions at a warehouse.
Why
Prosecutors said the warehouse appeared to store explosives, while the prime minister condemned repeated failures and urged accountability.
Watch
The facility remains on fire as prosecutors investigate the legality of explosive storage and the company’s permits.
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Summary
- At least 27 people killed in Bucha district attack near Kyiv, officials say.
- Over 50 residential buildings damaged and a large fire spread to homes and a restaurant.
- Zelenskyy: a warehouse was struck in Myla, followed by a detonation.
- More than 370 people evacuated as the operation continues.
- Russia claims it hit a warehouse in Myla and targeted other locations.
Summary
- At least 27 people died after a Russian drone strike near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight.
- The warehouse 'appeared to have been storing explosive objects,' Ukrainian prosecutors said.
- A large fire and explosions followed, with officials reporting the facility still on fire.
- Prosecutors opened an investigation into legality of explosive storage and company permits.
- Prime Minister Koretsky condemned repeated failures and urged accountability for all involved.