A Russian strike on a Defense Forces ammunition depot in the village of Myla, Kyiv region, triggered a detonation of shells, mines and drones. At least 37 people were killed and a negligence probe has been opened.
On the evening of August 28, a series of powerful explosions rocked the Bucha district of Kyiv region: a Russian drone hit a Defense Forces ammunition depot in the village of Myla, triggering the detonation of shells, mines, other munitions and drones. It is one of the largest and deadliest strikes on Ukraine of the entire year 2026.
As of now, at least 37 people have been officially confirmed killed, with 42 more injured and four still listed as missing. More than 380 residents were evacuated from the danger zone around the site. President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned the death toll could still rise, as debris removal at the scene continues.
The president called the situation "terrible" and spoke of "terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosives right next to people." He said clear regulations exist that ban storing ammunition near residential buildings, and that those who allowed the depot to be placed there must be held accountable for their decision. Investigators from the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine have already opened a criminal case over official negligence that led to the deaths.
The blast wave and shrapnel from the detonating munitions damaged storage facilities and homes across the village and surrounding settlements — dozens of private houses, outbuildings and residents' cars were affected. Rescuers, police and sappers continue working at the site, clearing debris and checking the area for unexploded ordnance.
This tragedy is another reminder of how vulnerable Ukrainian civilian communities remain, even far from the front line. Volunteers Support Ukraine continues to help people whose homes and property have been affected by the war, in whatever way its available resources allow — through humanitarian aid and support on the ground.
