Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 27 in Bucha district
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A Russian strike on the village of Myla in Kyiv region killed at least 27 people and injured 42, regional military administration head Timur Tkachenko said. The attack hit a warehouse, triggering detonations and a large fire, and prompted the evacuation of 381 people, including 59 children. Ukrainian prosecutors opened a negligence investigation into the storage of explosive materials near residential buildings.
Key Facts
- At least 27 people were killed and 42 injured in the Bucha district of Kyiv region after a Russian strike on the village of Myla.
- Among the dead is Taras Didych, head of the Dmytriv community, who arrived at the scene shortly after the attack.
- 381 people, including 59 children, were evacuated from the emergency zone, and about 50 residential buildings were damaged.
- Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 267 drones overnight, of which 233 were shot down, with hits recorded in 15 locations.
- Russia's Defense Ministry stated that the strike in Myla targeted an ammunition and components depot for FP-1 and FP-2 drones.
The Strike
The heaviest consequences were recorded in the Bucha district of Kyiv region, where explosions and a large fire occurred after a strike on an enterprise in the village of Myla. According to Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, at least 27 people died and 42 were injured in the Bucha district. Among the dead is Taras Didych, head of the Dmytriv community, who was one of the first to arrive at the scene after the attack. 381 people, including 59 children, were evacuated from the emergency zone, and about 50 residential buildings were damaged. The Kyiv-Chop highway was temporarily closed during rescue operations.
Official Responses
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strike hit a warehouse, after which detonation occurred. Ukraine's prosecutor's office opened an investigation under the article on official negligence. Investigators will examine how legally explosive materials were stored near residential buildings and who made such decisions. Russia's Defense Ministry stated that an ammunition and components depot for FP-1 and FP-2 drones was struck in Myla.
Other Cities
In Kyiv, a fire broke out in an apartment in a multi-story building and several private houses after the night attack, with two people reported injured. A strong strike was carried out on Mykolaiv, leaving part of the city without electricity and temporarily halting electric transport. According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia launched 267 drones overnight, and Ukrainian military said 233 were shot down. Hits were recorded in 15 locations, and Russia also used several missiles.
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Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 27 in Bucha district
