Russian strike on Bucha kills at least 27, Ukrainian officials say

At least 27 people have died following a Russian attack on Bucha, a town near Kyiv, Ukrainian officials announced. The strike also caused damage to around 50 residential buildings in the area.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a warehouse in the village of Mila was hit. While he did not provide specific details about the warehouse's contents, he indicated that a criminal investigation into official negligence had been initiated. Zelenskyy emphasized that regulations prohibit the storage of ammunition near homes.

The incident has prompted authorities to launch a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and the storage of materials at the affected site. The focus is on whether proper procedures were followed and if any negligence contributed to the casualties and damage.

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There are regulations in place - ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas.