Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills 27, probe launched
The strike hit the town of Myla on the western outskirts of Kyiv during the night. A large fire broke out at the facility after the drone impact, followed by a series of explosions.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the facility because Ukrainian prosecutors said it appeared to contain “explosive objects”. Authorities have now opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the site.
Officials have not yet provided details about what type of materials were stored at the warehouse. They are also examining whether the company had the required permits to keep such materials there.
Death toll rises after warehouse strike
Kyiv region Governor Tymur Tkachenko said at least 27 people had died in the incident. He warned that the death toll could increase as emergency teams continued their work at the damaged site.
“Unfortunately, as things stand, 27 people are known to have died. And this figure may not be final,” Tkachenko said.
Among those killed was Taras Didych, the mayor of the village of Dmytrivska, according to the regional governor. The identity of the other victims was not immediately disclosed.
The attack caused a huge fire that sent a thick column of black smoke into the sky over Kyiv’s western suburbs. Emergency workers remained at the location as authorities dealt with the consequences of the explosions.
The scale of the incident has made the strike one of the deadliest recent attacks around the Ukrainian capital. Further information about the victims and damage is expected as the investigation continues.
Prosecutors investigate explosive material storage
Ukrainian prosecutors said the drone struck or fell on the grounds of an enterprise in Myla. They launched a criminal investigation following the fire and explosions.
“On 28 August at around 8:10 pm (1710 GMT), an unmanned aerial vehicle… fell on or struck the grounds of an enterprise in the town of Myla,” the office of Ukraine’s prosecutor general said.
The prosecutors said a major fire started at the enterprise before explosions began. Investigators are now looking into how explosive materials were stored at the location and whether safety requirements were followed.
The investigation will focus on “the legality of the… storage of explosive objects and materials on the enterprise’s grounds”. Officials will also examine whether the company had the “necessary permits and approvals”.
The company involved was not named by the prosecutors. It remains unclear whether the presence of explosive materials contributed to the scale of the casualties or whether other factors were involved.
Authorities are expected to review the company’s records, permits and safety arrangements as part of the investigation. The findings could help establish whether any rules were broken before the attack.
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Russia and Ukraine intensify long-range attacks
The strike comes as Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange long-range attacks. Both sides have increasingly used drones and missiles to hit targets far from the main front lines.
These attacks have caused fires, infrastructure damage and civilian casualties in several areas. The latest incident near Kyiv shows how the effects of the conflict can reach areas away from the immediate battlefield.
The warehouse attack also highlights the risks created when military strikes hit industrial or commercial facilities. Explosions at locations containing potentially dangerous materials can significantly increase the impact of an otherwise limited strike.
There was no immediate detailed account from Russia explaining the reported attack. The information about the strike and casualties came from Ukrainian officials and prosecutors.
The circumstances surrounding the facility will now be a major part of the investigation. Authorities will need to determine what was stored there, why it was stored there and whether proper safety measures were in place.
