27 killed, 50 homes damaged in Russian attack near Ukraine's Kyiv
A Russian strike on the Bucha district has killed 27 people and damaged 50 residential buildings, prompting a criminal investigation into the storage of ammunition near civilian areas. President Zelenskyy highlighted the incident as a major disruption to life in the Kyiv region.
Why it matters
The incident raises critical questions regarding military safety protocols and the protection of civilians in active war zones.
At least 27 people were killed after a Russian strike hit Ukraine’s Bucha district near Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, with dozens of homes damaged and a large fire breaking out in the area.Tymur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration, said the attack damaged at least 50 residential buildings. The resulting blaze spread to several homes and a restaurant, he said.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a warehouse in the village of Myla was hit and “followed by a detonation”.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in