A Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv resulted in the deaths of at least 37 people, Ukrainian officials reported on Saturday. The attack took place late Friday in the Bucha district close to the Ukrainian capital and caused a major fire and subsequent explosions.
The governor of Kyiv region, Tymur Tkachenko, confirmed the casualties, including the death of Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community, who had rushed to the scene to assist in rescue efforts. Authorities also reported that more than 40 people were injured in the strike.
The attack damaged nearby infrastructure significantly and triggered an evacuation of over 370 residents from the affected area. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that criminal proceedings had been initiated on charges of official negligence concerning the storage of ammunition close to residential zones.
Details of the Warehouse Attack
The drone strike ignited a large fire followed by explosions at the logistics warehouse, which is part of critical civilian infrastructure near Kyiv. President Zelenskyy emphasized that regulations prohibit storing ammunition near homes or residential neighborhoods, highlighting ongoing investigations into violations of these rules.
Recent Pattern of Attacks on Kyiv
This strike followed two days of continuous air raids targeting Kyiv and its surrounding regions. The Ukrainian president described the capital as being under near-constant attack from jet-powered drones, stressing the need for international support to counter such threats.
Reports indicate that in recent months both Russian and Ukrainian forces have intensified long-range strikes that increasingly affect civilian infrastructure such as warehouses, oil facilities, and ports, resulting in rising civilian casualties.
Ongoing Conflict Context
More than four and a half years since the full-scale invasion began, the conflict persists with frequent attacks on civilian and strategic sites. This latest incident near Kyiv adds to the mounting humanitarian toll of the war.
