Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Myla near Kyiv sets off blasts that kill 38, the deadliest single attack of the year
Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.
A Russian drone hit a warehouse in the village of Myla in Bucha district, west of Kyiv, on the night of 28 August, setting off explosions and fires that spread to homes and a care facility for the elderly, AP and Reuters reported. Zelensky put the death toll at 38, regional chief Tymur Tkachenko said at least 52 were injured, and more than 380 people were evacuated. Ukrainian officials said the warehouse stored ammunition, and Zelensky called it terrible negligence to store explosives next to people, ordering an investigation. Russia made no statement on the Myla strike in the cited reports.
- When
- 28 August 2026
- Where
- Bucha District, Ukraine (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- drone attack · military
- Acting party
- Ministry of Defence of Russia
- Attribution
- Attributed by independent sources. Ukrainian officials attribute the strike to Russia; Russia did not comment in the cited reports.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Evidence CP24
terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosives right next to people
- Corroboration Irish Examiner
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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