Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 37
Attack on business apparently storing ‘explosive objects’ sparks huge fire, damaging residential buildings
TL;DR
- A Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv killed at least 37 people and injured 42, including children.
- The attack caused a large fire and explosions, damaging at least 50 residential buildings and a care home.
- The warehouse in Myla was reportedly storing 'explosive objects' or drone components and launch boosters.
- Ukrainian authorities have opened criminal proceedings and investigations into official negligence regarding the storage of explosive materials near residential areas.
- Ukrainian officials expressed regret that lessons were not learned from a similar deadly strike in Vyshneve in July.
- Russia's Ministry of Defence confirmed hitting a warehouse in Myla storing drone components and launch boosters.
- Separate Russian attacks in the Kherson region killed two people and wounded 27.