Russian drone strike sparks warehouse explosion near Kyiv, killing at least 27

A Russian drone strike hit a warehouse on the outskirts of Kyiv, triggering a large explosion that killed at least 27 people and wounded dozens more. Ukrainian officials said the blast caused extensive damage across the surrounding area.

Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv region military administration, said, "27 people are known to have died. This figure may not be final. I offer my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims."

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the drone hit a warehouse and announced an investigation, noting that "ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas."

Russia’s defense ministry claimed its forces targeted an arms depot that stored equipment for drone production. The incident remains under investigation.