- At least 37 people have been killed after a Russian drone struck a warehouse near Kyiv’s western suburbs, which appears to have been storing explosive objects.
- 42 people are injured, including four children, and more than 370 people have been evacuated from the area, with the evacuation process still continuing.
- Zelenskiy has called for accountability, stating that criminal cases have been opened for official negligence regarding the strike.
- Russia's defence ministry claims it hit a warehouse storing components and launch boosters for long-range drones.
- The attack followed two days of frequent drone waves aimed at the city and the surrounding region, damaging warehouses and homes and disrupting daily life.
- One of the victims was Taras Didych, the head of the Dmytrivka community, who was rescuing people at the time of the strike.
At least 37 people were killed and 42 injured after a Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Myla, near Kyiv, sparked a massive detonation, according to officials. The attack, which occurred on Friday, caused significant damage to at least 50 residential buildings, including a care home for the elderly.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "Those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions." He noted that regulations prohibit storing ammunition near residential areas, and investigations into the legality of the storage are underway. The regional governor, Tymur Tkachenko, indicated that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
The drone strike followed two days of intense drone activity targeting Kyiv and its surroundings, disrupting daily life and damaging infrastructure. More than 370 people have been evacuated from the area, with ongoing efforts to ensure safety. Zelenskiy reported that one of the deceased was Taras Didych, the head of the Dmytrivka community, who was attempting to rescue others when he was killed.
In a statement, Russia's defense ministry claimed responsibility for the strike, asserting that it targeted a warehouse storing components for long-range drones. The attack has raised serious concerns about the safety of civilian areas in conflict zones.
“The strike in Myla damaged at least 50 residential buildings, including a care home for elderly and disabled people, and injured 42, including four children. Governor Tkachenko said the death toll could rise, and prosecutors opened an investigation into the legality of storing explosive objects on the enterprise's grounds.”
The Guardian
