Russia Launches Drone Attack Near Kyiv, Ukraine... At Least 27 Dead

At least 50 residential buildings reported damaged
Large fire spreads to nearby areas

At least 27 people have been killed following a Russian attack near Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.

Last month on the 11th, Russia attacked the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv. Photo by Reuters and Yonhap News Agency

On the 29th (local time), Ukrainian authorities announced that at least 27 people were killed when the Bucha area near Kyiv was struck by a Russian drone attack.

Timur Tkachenko, the head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, stated, "Unfortunately, so far, 27 people have been confirmed dead," adding that the death toll may rise.

The attack damaged at least 50 residential buildings and caused a large fire, which spread to nearby homes and restaurants, he said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement that a series of explosions occurred after a warehouse in the village of Mila was hit.

President Zelensky refrained from providing specific details about the attack site, but explained that a criminal investigation into official negligence has been launched.

He pointed out, "There are regulations prohibiting the storage of ammunition near residential or other housing areas," criticizing the negligence of commanders or administrators.

As it has now been well over four and a half years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, Kyiv has endured three consecutive days of air raids.

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