A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in Myla, Kyiv region, triggered massive explosions that damaged residential areas and a care home, resulting in 37 deaths.

A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in the village of Myla, located in the Kyiv region's Bucha district, resulted in at least 37 deaths. The attack, which occurred on the evening of August 28, triggered a series of detonations that damaged approximately 50 residential buildings and a care home for elderly and disabled residents.

Casualties and Damage

Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, confirmed the death toll reached 37 by Saturday afternoon. Among the victims were 20 people killed at a nearby care home. Additionally, 42 people, including four children, sustained injuries. Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community, was among those killed while assisting with rescue efforts. Nearly 400 people were evacuated from the area, and authorities closed traffic on the Zhytomyr highway between the 15th and 32nd kilometer markers.

Official Response and Investigations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the damage to the care home and announced that the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine are conducting a pretrial investigation. A criminal case for official negligence has been opened, with Zelensky stating that ammunition should not be stored near residential buildings. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi described the incident as "criminal negligence," referencing a similar strike on a warehouse in Vyshneve in July that killed nine people.

Russian Ministry Statement

Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that its forces struck an ammunition warehouse belonging to the company Fire Point in Myla, where components for UAVs were stored. The ministry also claimed that Russian troops struck logistics centers in the villages of Chaiky and Kalynivka on August 29, targeting components for cruise missiles.