- On Friday, a Russian strike on a warehouse in the Bucha district triggered a major fire and explosions, killing 27 and injuring 42.
- More than 370 people were evacuated from the strike area, and at least 50 residential buildings were damaged.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated the strike caused "significant damage" to nearby infrastructure, including residential buildings.
- Governor Tkachenko indicated that the death toll could still rise, with Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community, among the deceased.
- Zelenskiy called for accountability, stating "Those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions", and noted that criminal cases had been opened on charges of official negligence.
- The attack on Friday followed two days of frequent drone waves aimed at the city and surrounding region, damaging warehouses and homes.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that Kyiv is under virtually nonstop attack from jet-powered drones.
- Ukraine has launched an investigation into the legality of explosive storage at the enterprise, focusing on whether the company had the necessary permits and approvals.
- Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky expressed regret that a "lesson" had not been learned after a previous deadly attack in July in Vyshneve, near Kyiv.
At least 27 people were killed and 42 injured after a Russian drone strike on a warehouse in the Bucha district near Kyiv on Friday. The strike caused a significant detonation, leading to a large-scale fire and the evacuation of over 380 residents.17
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack, stating that those responsible must be held accountable. He emphasized that ammunition cannot be stored near homes and announced that criminal cases had been opened for official negligence. “There are regulations in place – ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas,” Zelenskiy said.36
The attack followed two days of drone waves targeting Kyiv, damaging infrastructure and disrupting daily life. Tymur Tkachenko, the governor of the Kyiv region, noted that the death toll could rise, as “27 people are known to have died. And this figure may not be final.” Among the deceased was Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community, who attempted to rescue victims.45
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office is investigating the legality of the ammunition storage at the site, focusing on whether the company had the necessary permits. Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky expressed regret that lessons from a previous deadly attack in July had not been learned, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding munitions storage near populated areas.10
“Zelenskiy said the strike caused 'significant damage' to residential buildings and an elderly care facility, and vowed that 'those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable.' Governor Tkachenko warned the death toll could rise, as 42 were injured and over 380 evacuated from the Bucha district.”
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