Russian strike on Ukrainian ammunition depot kills at least 38
A Russian jet-powered drone struck an ammunition warehouse in Myla, about 15 miles from central Kyiv, killing at least 38 people, the Guardian reports. Residents expressed anger over weapons being stored near villages after the blast caused extensive destruction. The available feed does not identify the victims or provide an official explanation for the depot’s location.
Why it matters
The deaths expose the civilian risk created when military storage sites are placed near populated areas.
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Part of the August 31, 2026 brief.