A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot near Myla, Ukraine, killed at least 38 people and left residents angry over the depot's proximity to homes. The attack occurred a day and a half before the article's publication.
The attack occurred a day and a half before the article's publication, striking an ammunition depot located 15 miles outside central Kyiv. Locals, including Volodymyr, a 61-year-old security guard, described extensive damage to homes and gardens, with some residents finding only a few surviving plants amid the destruction. The depot's location has become the subject of a criminal inquiry by Ukraine’s intelligence service.
Residents, including Vira, 65, and her son Serhii, expressed frustration over the depot's placement, with Serhii initially believing the site held humanitarian aid. The attack left the family without electricity or water, and cleanup efforts are ongoing amid concerns over unsecured munitions still present on the site. The depot's location has raised questions about the placement of such facilities near populated areas.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks faced by Ukrainian civilians due to the proximity of military infrastructure to residential areas.
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What to watch
The outcome of the criminal inquiry into the depot's location and the continued presence of unsecured munitions on the site.
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