Prosecutors in Ukraine have launched an investigation into why munitions were stored dangerously close to civilian areas, following a deadly Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv’s western suburbs. The attack killed at least 37 people, injured dozens more—including children—and destroyed or damaged over 50 residential buildings, including a care home for the elderly and disabled. The strike also triggered a major fire and explosions in the Bucha district, raising concerns over military storage protocols near populated zones. Authorities are now examining whether proper safety measures were overlooked in the placement of the explosive materials.
Ukrainian prosecutors open investigation into why munitions were stored so close to residential buildingsAt least 37 people have been killed after a Russian drone struck a warehouse near Kyiv’s western suburbs that was storing “explosive objects”.The attack damaged at least 50 residential buildings, including a care home for elderly and disabled people, and sparked a huge fire and explosions in the Bucha district of the Kyiv region. The regional governor, Tymur Tkachenko, said a further 42 people, including four children, had been injured in the strike. Continue reading...
