Russian Drone Attack on Kyiv Region Warehouse Kills at Least 27

At least 27 people died in a Russian drone attack that struck a warehouse near Kyiv on Friday night, causing a massive fire and subsequent explosions, Ukrainian authorities reported on Saturday. The death toll may rise, according to the head of the Kyiv regional military administration, Timur Tkachenko.

The warehouse apparently held "objects and explosive materials," the Ukrainian prosecutor's office stated as it launched an investigation into criminal negligence. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted that "ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas." Among the deceased is Taras Didich, the mayor of the village of Dmitrivska, who was reportedly assisting in rescue efforts.

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ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas

The drone strike occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. Friday, hitting "the grounds of a company in the city of Mila," west of Kyiv, the prosecutor general's office indicated. A "large fire broke out on the company's grounds, and detonation began," it added. The prosecutor's office will investigate the "legality of the... storage of objects and explosive materials on the company's grounds" and whether the firm had the necessary permits.

Zelenskyy also reported dozens of injuries and the evacuation of over 370 people from the area. The attack and subsequent detonations damaged nearby homes and a center for the elderly and disabled. The incident underscores concerns about the storage of potentially dangerous materials in populated areas, even amidst ongoing conflict.

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It is known that 27 people have died. And this figure may not be final