Dozens killed in Russian strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv
Lengthy air raids by Moscow’s jet-powered drones have triggered 27 alerts since Thursday in one of the longest attacks of the war
Volunteers from the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) rushed to Myla in the Kyiv region following a Russian drone strike and an explosion at warehouses, according to a report on Saturday via Facebook. The rapid response team collaborated with other specialized services near Kyiv to inspect the area, checking up to ten households.
They managed to rescue and evacuate two individuals from damaged homes, providing essential medical aid to five victims and offering psychological support to 12 people dealing with acute stress reactions. One injured individual was taken to a medical facility. Furthermore, volunteers successfully evacuated 14 people from the danger zone and resettled them in temporary shelters.
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society confirmed that Russian attacks and a massive warehouse explosion in the Bucha district (specifically, in the village of Myla) resulted in the deaths of 27 people and numerous injuries. Approximately 400 individuals were compelled to seek refuge elsewhere. Additionally, residential buildings and a care facility for the elderly and disabled suffered significant damage.
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