KYIV — A Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian ammunition depot in Myla, west of Kyiv, triggered powerful secondary explosions that killed at least 37 people and injured dozens more, according to Ukrainian authorities.Artillery shells, mines and other ammunition stored at the site reportedly began detonating after the initial strike. The resulting fire damaged homes and a nearby facility for elderly people and residents with disabilities. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the surrounding area.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said storing large quantities of ammunition close to residential buildings amounted to serious negligence. Criminal investigations have been opened, while Ukraine’s Defence Ministry has ordered a nationwide review of military-storage facilities.The inquiry will examine who authorized the depot’s location, whether required safety procedures were followed and whether the casualties could have been prevented. Why it matters: The incident shows how improperly located ammunition facilities can turn a targeted military strike into a large-scale civilian disaster.
