Death Toll Rises to 38 in Russian Strike on Myla Ammunition Warehouse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the death toll has reached 38 following a Russian strike on a warehouse in Myla, west of Kyiv. The explosion, which occurred at an ammunition storage facility on Friday night, destroyed dozens of nearby homes and injured 20 people. An investigation is underway into the negligence regarding the storage of high-explosive munitions near residential areas. Search efforts for four missing persons continue as emergency workers clear unexploded ordnance.
Date: August 30, 2026
Location: Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 38
Displaced: 500
Source: Washington Post