Russian drone strike on Kyiv weapons depot kills at least 37

On August 29, 2026, a Russian drone strike hit a weapons depot in Myla, a village on the outskirts of Kyiv, causing a massive explosion that killed at least 37 people and injured 42, including four children. Nearly 400 people were evacuated. The depot stored shells, mines, and drones, and the blast damaged about 130 homes and a care home. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the storage of explosives near residential areas 'absolutely unacceptable' and announced a criminal investigation into official negligence. The attack follows a similar incident in July at a depot in Vyshneve, raising questions about why munitions were stored so close to homes. Russia's Ministry of Defence confirmed it targeted an ammunition depot in Myla. Additional strikes were reported in other regions, and Ukraine claimed to have shot down 233 Russian drones. The incident has intensified scrutiny of military storage practices and the ongoing aerial conflict.