Russian strike on Kyiv-area munitions depot kills at least 38

A Russian missile strike hit an arms depot on the outskirts of Kyiv, igniting multiple fires and causing a series of explosions that killed at least 38 people and injured dozens more. The attack, which targeted a storage facility believed to hold a large stock of ammunition, prompted an immediate emergency response from Ukrainian authorities and rescue teams.

Rescue crews worked through the night to extinguish the blazes and retrieve bodies, while medical personnel set up triage stations to treat the wounded. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the depot’s location was a strategic target, and they condemned the strike as a violation of international humanitarian law. The incident has heightened security concerns around Kyiv and prompted calls for increased protection of civilian infrastructure in the region.