Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year’s deadliest attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian strike close to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials said Saturday, one of the deadliest attacks to hit Ukraine this year.
TL;DR
- At least 37 people were killed in a Russian strike near Kyiv, Ukraine.
- The attack hit a care home for the elderly and disabled, as well as damaging approximately 50 residential buildings.
- Explosions occurred at a warehouse storing explosives near civilian homes, raising questions about negligence.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed accountability for those who allowed the storage of ammunition near residential areas.
- Russia stated it hit a warehouse storing components and launch boosters for long-range drones.
- Ukraine plans to increase its long-range drone strikes on Russia, aiming for 1000 launches daily.
- Russian forces reported destroying 313 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Ukrainian drone attacks wounded 11 people in Russia's Rostov region.