25 Americans killed in storm
According to webangah News Agency, powerful storms have killed more than 25 people across Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia, destroying homes and businesses.
Local authorities report the storms left tens of thousands of residents without electricity.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear stated on social media platform X that at least 18 storm-related deaths occurred in his state. Meanwhile, officials in Missouri confirmed seven fatalities.
Local media reported two additional deaths from falling trees in Virginia.
Governor Beshear noted over 100,000 Kentucky residents lost power, with five counties declaring states of emergency.
In Missouri’s largest city St. Louis, five people died. State officials described the event as one of the most severe storms in the region’s history.
