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At least 27 killed in Russian bombing of Kyiv, one of the war's worst attacks Image: Oleksandr Gusev (REUTERS)
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At least 27 killed in Russian bombing of Kyiv, one of the war's worst attacks

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • A Russian bombing attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 27 fatalities, marking one of the most severe assaults of the war.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested potential negligence by local authorities.
  • This negligence is being considered in relation to the possibility of an ammunition depot near a residential area being struck.

Kyiv endured one of the deadliest Russian assaults of the ongoing war, with at least 27 people killed in a devastating bombing campaign. The scale of the attack has sent shockwaves through the capital, highlighting the persistent threat faced by civilians.

Amidst the destruction, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy raised the possibility of negligence on the part of Ukrainian authorities. He indicated that an investigation would consider whether an ammunition depot situated adjacent to a residential zone might have been struck, potentially exacerbating the casualties.

This development introduces a complex layer to the aftermath of the attack, shifting some focus towards internal accountability alongside the external aggression. The incident underscores the brutal realities of the conflict and the critical need for stringent safety protocols, especially concerning the storage of military materials in populated areas.

does not rule out negligence of the Ukrainian authorities

— ZelenskyyCommenting on the potential causes of the high death toll and damage.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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