Russian drone strike on Kyiv-area warehouse kills 37

What happened

A Russian drone attack on a warehouse near Kyiv resulted in at least 37 deaths.

Following the strike on the weapons depot, hundreds of people were evacuated from the area.

Why it matters

The attack is reported to be the deadliest single incident in the war this year.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the storage of military munitions near a residential area following the explosion.

Context

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the facility in Myla was used to store munitions and criticized the decision to house them there as an act of terrible negligence.