In brief
A Russian air strike hit a weapons depot near Kyiv's residential area, killing at least 37 people and causing a massive explosion that sent plumes of smoke into the air. Ukrainian authorities report that nearly 400 residents were evacuated from the surrounding neighbourhood. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced an investigation into alleged negligence by those who stored explosives next to civilians. The incident underscores the ongoing risks and tensions as the conflict escalates around the city.
Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations
Nearly 400 people have been evacuated after a Russian strike on a warehouse near Kyiv killed at least 37 people, Ukrainian authorities have said.
Videos showing the moment of a huge explosion and the plumes of smoke that followed have been shared online.
The strike hit a depot storing weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
An investigation into the "terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosive right next to people" has begun, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports.
