Warehouse hit by Russian attack stored munitions, Zelensky says
A depot that exploded in a Russian strike overnight was owned by the Ukrainian military and stored shells, drones, and other munitions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.
At least 37 individuals lost their lives following a Russian drone attack on a warehouse in the Kyiv region, officials announced on Saturday, as Moscow continued its relentless air assaults on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding areas for a third consecutive day. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to hold those responsible accountable for the warehouse explosion that claimed one of the highest casualty counts in months and appeared to be the second such incident in two months.
Over 370 people were evacuated from the affected area in the village of Myla, while dozens sustained injuries. The strike caused substantial damage to nearby infrastructure, including residential buildings and an elderly care facility. President Zelenskyy expressed his outrage, stating that those who permitted this tragedy must be held responsible for their decisions.
He emphasized that regulations are in place to prevent the storage of ammunition near residential areas, and appropriate consequences will undoubtedly be imposed.
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