Russia Launches Drone Attack Near Ukraine's Kyiv, Leaving at Least 27 Dead

At least 27 people were killed after a drone attack by Russia hit the Bucha area near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities announced on the 29th (local time).

"Regrettably, it has been confirmed that 27 people have died so far," said Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, adding that the death toll could rise as this may not be the final count.

He also stated that the attack damaged at least 50 residential buildings and sparked a large fire that spread to nearby houses and restaurants.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement that "chain explosions" occurred after a warehouse in the village of Myla was hit.

While withholding specific details about the targeted site, President Zelenskyy added that a criminal investigation has been launched into suspected professional negligence.

Pointing to the negligence of commanders or managers, he noted that "there are relevant regulations stating that ammunition cannot be stored near houses or other residential areas."

With well over four and a half years having passed since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, relentless airstrikes have continued in Kyiv for three consecutive days.

This has paralyzed economic activity in Kyiv and severely disrupted the daily lives of civilians.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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