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Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 37 people

Ukrainian officials launched a criminal negligence investigation into ammunition storage after a blast near residential areas.

Updated Aug 31, 2026 · 07:29 UTC5 reports

The short version

  • A Russian drone strike struck a warehouse in the village of Myla near Kyiv, sparking massive fires, secondary detonations, and killing at least 37 people.[Deutsche Welle · NPR · France 24 · The Guardian]
  • Kyiv regional officials reported 42 people were injured, while over 370 residents were evacuated from the surrounding Bucha district.[Deutsche Welle · The Guardian · ABC News]
  • Ukrainian authorities opened a criminal investigation into whether munitions were illegally stored close to residential homes.[Deutsche Welle · France 24]
  • Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed the strike targeted a facility housing long-range drone components and boosters.[NPR · The Guardian]

Key facts

  • A Russian drone hit a warehouse in the village of Myla in the Bucha district, causing large-scale fires and detonations.[France 24 · The Guardian]
  • The death toll reached at least 37 after initial reports recorded 27 fatalities.[Deutsche Welle · NPR · The Guardian]
  • Regional authorities reported that 42 people, including four children, sustained injuries in the strike.[The Guardian · ABC News]
  • Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community, was killed while assisting rescue efforts.[Deutsche Welle · The Guardian]
  • More than 370 people were evacuated from the affected area.[Deutsche Welle · ABC News]
  • Ukrainian prosecutors opened an investigation into official negligence and the legality of storing explosive items near homes.[Deutsche Welle · France 24]
  • Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed the strike hit a depot containing components and boosters for long-range drones.[NPR · The Guardian]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether the struck warehouse had valid permits and legal clearance to store explosive materials remains under official investigation.[France 24]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.