Ukraine probes explosives storage after massive mushroom-cloud blast

A massive explosion rocked Kyiv’s Bucha district on August 28, triggering a huge fire, secondary blasts and a mushroom-shaped cloud over the capital region. The warehouse explosion reportedly killed several people and injured six, while more than 200 residents, including children, were evacuated. Ukrainian authorities launched an investigation into the cause, including possible illegal storage of explosives, safety violations or negligence. The blast comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and heightened tensions between Russia, Ukraine and NATO.