A Russian drone strike hits a warehouse near Kyiv’s western suburbs, sparking a major fire and repeated explosions and killing at least 37 people, according to Ukrainian officials cited by multiple outlets. The blast damages nearby residential buildings, including a care home for elderly and disabled people, and leads local evacuations.
Reporting differs on casualty totals as assessments are updated. The Guardian, The Age and other outlets cite at least 37 deaths and about 42 injuries, including children, while France 24 and several reports using earlier figures cite at least 27 deaths. The New York Times frames the attack within a wider pattern of intensified aerial attacks that strain air defences. NDTV and others also note the scale of overnight drone activity, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying large numbers of drones target Ukraine.
Ukrainian prosecutors and officials say the warehouse appears to store “explosive objects” or ammunition/weapons, but the exact contents are described with variation across reports. Authorities treat the incident as a criminal case, while local officials continue to assess damage and casualties.
