‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages
As Russia hits another ammunition warehouse, killing at least 38, locals put blame on poorly placed depots
TL;DR
- A Russian drone strike hit an ammunition dump in Myla, near Kyiv, causing widespread destruction.
- The incident resulted in 38 deaths and four people missing, with many homes severely damaged.
- Residents are expressing anger not only towards the attackers but also towards those responsible for storing ammunition near populated areas.
- Survivors recount hiding in bunkers and describe the extensive damage to their properties and the surrounding environment.
- Unexploded ordnance, including mines and cluster munitions, were found on properties after the explosions.
- The location of the ammunition store is now subject to a criminal inquiry by Ukraine's intelligence service.
- Similar attacks on poorly placed ammunition dumps have occurred recently, highlighting a pattern of targeting warehouse sites.
- Locals are demanding accountability from both the attackers and the authorities who permitted the unsafe storage of weapons.