At least 37 people have died and hundreds have been evacuated after a strike near Kyiv hit a warehouse, according to the BBC. An investigation has begun into whether ammunition or weapons for Ukraine's military were being stored at the site.
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Key facts
- At least 37 people were killed, according to the BBC's latest report.
- Hundreds of people were evacuated following the strike.
- A 14-year-old girl was among the dead, the region's governor said.
- The strike sparked a series of explosions at a warehouse near Kyiv.
- An investigation has been launched into whether ammunition was being stored on site.
At least 37 people have died and hundreds have been evacuated following a strike near Kyiv, according to the BBC. Earlier reporting put the death toll at 27 before it was revised upward as the situation developed through the day.
The region’s governor said a 14-year-old girl was among those killed in the overnight attack near the capital, the BBC reported.
According to the BBC, the strike hit a warehouse and sparked a series of explosions. The blasts prompted questions about what was being stored at the location.
An investigation has been launched into whether ammunition was being stored at the site, the BBC reported. Later coverage described the location as a weapons depot and said the inquiry would examine the storage of weapons for Ukraine’s military near a residential area.
Hundreds of residents were evacuated in the aftermath of the attack, according to the BBC. The evolving death toll across the day reflected the ongoing response at the scene.
The BBC’s reporting focused on both the human cost of the strike and the emerging investigation into how weapons or ammunition came to be stored close to where people live.
Why it matters
The strike caused significant loss of life, including a child, and forced hundreds from their homes. The investigation into whether weapons were stored near a residential area raises questions about civilian safety amid the conflict in Ukraine.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the strike near Kyiv?
According to the BBC, at least 37 people died. Earlier in the day the reported toll was 27 before it was revised upward.
Was a child among the victims?
Yes. The region's governor said a 14-year-old girl was among the dead, according to the BBC.
What is being investigated?
The BBC reported an investigation has been launched into whether ammunition was being stored at the site, and into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
Timeline
- At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
BBC World: An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
- At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv warehouse
BBC World: An investigation has been launched into whether ammunition was being stored at the site.
- At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv warehouse
BBC World: The attack sparked a series of explosions, prompting an investigation into whether ammunition was being stored on site.
- At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strikes near Kyiv
BBC World: A 14-year-old girl is among the dead after an attack near the capital overnight, the region's governor said.