In brief
A war‑time missile strike by Russian forces hit a Kyiv-based weapons warehouse adjacent to a residential neighbourhood, dispersing an explosive blast that prompted an evacuation of about 400 residents. The attack caused at least 37 deaths, including civilians and military personnel, according to Ukrainian authorities. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the "terrible negligence" of storing explosive ordnance next to populated areas and ordered an investigation into the incident. Video footage of the explosion and ensuing smoke clouds has surfaced online, underscoring the destructive impact of the strike. The event highlights the ongoing volatility and dangers in Ukraine’s capital amid the broader war.
A Russian missile strike on a weapons depot near Kyiv has forced the evacuation of nearly 400 residents and resulted in at least 37 fatalities, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Video footage from the blast shows a massive explosion followed by thick plumes of smoke, underscoring the scale of the damage.
The strike hit a depot storing armaments close to a residential area, raising questions about safety protocols and the strategic use of such facilities.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the incident a "terrible negligence" and ordered an investigation into the storage practices near civilian areas.
Sources confirm that almost 400 people were evacuated from the surrounding neighbourhood following the impact.