Kyiv ammunition depot strike kills at least 37 people

A Russian drone attack on an ammunition depot near Kyiv has resulted in at least 37 deaths and 42 injuries, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strike, which occurred in the Bucha district, triggered massive fires and explosions.

Kyiv Oblast Governor Timur Tkachenko reported that more than 380 people have been evacuated from the affected area. The explosions caused significant damage to local infrastructure, including residential buildings and a care facility for the elderly.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that criminal proceedings have been initiated for official negligence, stating that ammunition should not be stored near residential areas. He emphasized that those responsible for allowing the depot to be located near civilian settlements must be held accountable.