37 Killed Near Kyiv as Russian Drone Blitz Exposes Air Defense Gap
The strike, on a warehouse near Ukraine’s capital, came after days of attacks that strained air defenses and struck fear in civilians.
At least 37 people were killed in a Russian drone strike on a depot near Kyiv that sparked a huge fire and explosions. The depot, located in the town of Myla on Kyiv's western outskirts, appeared to have been storing "explosive objects", with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggesting that ammunition was to blame. Zelensky stated that those responsible for allowing the depot to be located near homes must be held accountable.
The blast damaged surrounding residential areas, including a care home for the elderly and disabled people. Hundreds were evacuated from the area, and rescuers continued to work at the scene. According to Zelensky, ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas. A criminal negligence investigation has been opened.
The incident is part of an escalation of long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides intensifying attacks in recent months. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine and Ukrinform, warned that Russia is seriously preparing for an escalation, with the next seven to eight months being critical for the security of Ukraine, Poland, and the entire region.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Times of Israel, Interfax-Ukraine, Ukrinform - Politics, Kyiv Independent, Business Recorder — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
