At least 37 people have died and nearly 400 have been evacuated following a Russian drone strike on a weapons depot near Kyiv. The attack damaged nearby homes and a care facility.
A Russian drone strike hit a weapons depot storing military supplies for Ukraine near a residential area on the outskirts of Kyiv, causing a massive explosion that led to the deaths of 37 people and the evacuation of nearly 400 residents. The blast damaged homes and a care home for the elderly and disabled, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The attack marks the second such incident targeting a munitions depot near Kyiv in recent months. Local officials reported that four children were among the 42 injured, with rescue efforts ongoing in the Bucha district. Russia's Defence Ministry stated the strike targeted an ammunition depot in Myla, holding components for long-range drones.
Why it matters
The proximity of weapons to residential areas increases the risk of civilian harm during attacks.
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What to watch
Watch for the outcome of the investigation into weapons storage near residential areas.
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