37 Dead as Russian Strike Devastates Kyiv Weapons Depot

Russian drone strike kills 37 near Kyiv, damages 130 homes. Ammunition stored near homes and care facility triggers investigation into official negligence.

A Russian drone strike devastated a weapons depot near Ukraine's capital, unleashing a catastrophic explosion. The attack killed at least 37 people and forced evacuations of almost 400 residents. Located dangerously close to homes and a care facility, the strike has sparked outrage over why explosives were stored in a civilian area.

Late-Night Strike Levels Village

A Russian drone attack on Friday night targeted an ammunition depot in Myla village, on Kyiv's outskirts. The impact detonated shells, mines, and stored drones in a massive secondary explosion. The blast tore through the Bucha district, devastating the surrounding residential area and triggering urgent rescue operations.

37 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated

At least 37 people lost their lives in the explosion, with 42 more injured. Four children were among the wounded, compounding the tragedy. Nearly 400 residents were evacuated from the affected area as rescue operations continued throughout Saturday and beyond.

130 Homes Destroyed Overnight

The explosion damaged approximately 130 homes in Myla village, leaving families homeless overnight. Structural damage was catastrophic-walls cracked, windows shattered, and building integrity compromised. Resident Liubov Pavlenko described her home 200 meters from the warehouse as "completely damaged," with cracks across its entire perimeter.

Ammunition for Military Drones

Russia's Ministry of Defence said forces targeted ammunition components and launch boosters for FP-1 and FP-2 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles. The storage facility housed critical drone components destined for military operations. This revealed the strategic importance of the depot to Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Explosives Stored Next to Homes

President Zelensky expressed fury over storing explosives adjacent to residential buildings. He stated regulations explicitly prohibit ammunition storage near homes or civilian areas. Zelensky called the placement "absolutely unacceptable" and demanded investigation into what he termed "terrible negligence" by storage officials.

Vulnerable Elderly Care Home Hit

The blast damaged a care home for elderly and disabled residents located near the depot. Residents of this vulnerable facility faced terrifying moments during the explosion and evacuations. The placement of explosives beside such sensitive facilities triggered additional outrage from officials and community members alike.

Second Major Strike This Year

This was the second major strike on a munitions depot near Kyiv in recent months. In July, a similar attack on an ammunition warehouse in Vyshneve killed nine people. That explosion damaged over 280 homes and left dozens injured, foreshadowing the devastation now unfolding in Myla.

Officials Face Criminal Negligence Charges

Criminal proceedings have been opened against officials for charges of negligence and improper storage decisions. Ukraine's prosecutor general is reviewing the legality of placing explosives near residential buildings. Investigators will examine the actions of officials responsible for siting the depot in such a populated area.

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