A devastating overnight drone strike on a munitions warehouse in the town of Myla, situated near the western outskirts of Kyiv, has resulted in at least 37 deaths. Kyiv region governor Tymur Tkachenko confirmed that emergency services are still conducting operations at the site, where the initial impact triggered a massive detonation and a large-scale fire. The blaze quickly spread to nearby residential buildings and a local restaurant, causing significant destruction across the area.
Authorities report that at least 50 homes were damaged in the incident, necessitating the evacuation of nearly 400 residents. Among the casualties identified is Taras Didych, the mayor of the village of Dmytrivska. Beyond the warehouse site, additional Russian strikes early Saturday claimed the lives of three more individuals in the capital region, including a two-year-old child and a 14-year-old girl.
Ukrainian prosecutors have initiated a criminal negligence investigation to determine the legality of storing explosive objects and materials at the facility. Officials are specifically examining whether the company responsible for the site possessed the necessary permits and safety approvals. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that ammunition should never be stored in proximity to residential zones, confirming that formal proceedings are underway to ensure accountability for those responsible.
Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi expressed frustration over the incident, noting that it mirrors a previous deadly depot explosion in Vyshneve this past July. He criticized the failure to learn from past mistakes, describing the repeat of such safety lapses in the fifth year of the full-scale invasion as criminal negligence. Koretskyi stated that everyone involved in the oversight of the facility must face severe punishment to prevent future tragedies.
The warehouse strike occurred during a broader aerial offensive, with the Ukrainian Air Force reporting that Russia launched at least two missiles and 267 drones between late Friday and early Saturday. The conflict has seen a marked escalation in long-range strikes from both sides, with infrastructure such as logistics hubs, oil facilities, and ports increasingly targeted, leading to a sharp rise in civilian casualties.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone operations have impacted Russian territory. Local authorities in the Belgorod region reported that three people were killed and nine others wounded, with three of the injured in serious condition. Furthermore, Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-appointed governor of Sevastopol, confirmed that a Ukrainian drone strike on the Crimean Peninsula resulted in one death and three injuries. The report also notes that “Unfortunately, the number of dead in the Bucha district has risen to 37… Rescuers and all relevant services are continuing their operations at the scene of the tragedy,” said Kyiv region governor, Tymur Tkachenko, on Te. The report also notes that close to 400 people were being evacuated from the strike area. The report also notes that but confirmed that criminal proceedings would follow, he did not give details about the site. The report also notes that “There are regulations in place – ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas,” Zelenskyy’s statement said. The report also notes that which did not comply with standards to store ammunition well away from residential buildings, that investigation revealed serious failings on the part of a state-owned company.