KYIV — At least 37 people were killed after a Russian drone strike on an ammunition facility near Kyiv triggered a major explosion, according to Ukrainian officials, as Russian aerial attacks continued across the capital region.
The blast occurred late Friday in Myla, near Kyiv, and caused widespread fires and damage to nearby civilian infrastructure.
Kyiv Faces Another Wave of Air Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the explosion was connected to an ammunition facility holding artillery shells, mines and drones.
He also criticized what he described as serious negligence in the storage of explosives near civilian areas and said criminal investigations had been opened.
The explosion damaged residential buildings and a facility serving elderly and disabled people, according to Ukrainian officials.
The incident came as Kyiv endured another intense period of Russian air attacks.
Ukrainian authorities said drones and missiles targeted multiple regions, with Kyiv experiencing repeated attacks over several consecutive days.
The fighting highlights the continuing vulnerability of Ukrainian cities despite efforts to strengthen air defenses.
Ukraine has repeatedly requested additional air-defense systems from its international partners as Russia increases the use of drones and ballistic missiles.
The latest attacks also raise questions about the protection and storage of military supplies within densely populated areas.
For civilians in and around Kyiv, the continuing attacks are creating another period of disruption and fear.
The incident comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain uncertain and both sides continue to seek advantages on the battlefield.
European governments have pledged additional support to Ukraine, while Kyiv continues pressing allies for more air-defense capabilities.
The latest deaths underscore the continuing human cost of the war as the conflict enters another difficult phase.
