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Kyiv warehouse blast kills at least 27 in Russian drone strike
A Russian drone attack has triggered a massive explosion at a warehouse facility near Ukraine's capital, leaving at least 27 people dead. The incident marks another escalation in ongoing aerial operations targeting infrastructure around Kyiv.
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A warehouse explosion near Kyiv claimed at least 27 lives after being struck by a Russian drone, Ukrainian authorities confirmed. The blast occurred at an industrial facility in the vicinity of the capital, with emergency services responding to the scene to conduct rescue operations.
The warehouse structure was severely damaged in the explosion, which witnesses described as a powerful detonation that could be felt across a wide area. Recovery efforts were ongoing as rescue teams worked to locate survivors and recover remains from the debris.
The attack represents part of a broader pattern of Russian drone operations targeting civilian and industrial infrastructure across Ukraine. Such strikes have become increasingly frequent in the conflict, with residential areas and essential services frequently affected by aerial bombardment.
Ukrainian officials have repeatedly condemned the attacks as violations of international humanitarian law. The incident adds to mounting casualties from drone and missile operations in and around major Ukrainian cities during the ongoing military conflict.