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Death toll now 38 in Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- The death toll from a Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse near Kyiv rose to 38, with four people missing and at least 52 injured, marking the deadliest attack of the war this year.
- The attack on the village of Myla caused massive explosions and fires, damaging dozens of nearby homes, and prompted an investigation into why explosives were stored near civilian areas.
- Russia announced plans for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in retaliation for Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian online retailers and oil facilities, escalating the conflict's impact on civilian sectors.
- Ukraine's new Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara acknowledged a $27 billion funding gap and is seeking increased support from international allies to maintain military operations and avoid shortages.
- Both sides reported significant drone activity, with Russia claiming to have downed nearly 500 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukrainian strikes targeted Russian oil refineries and infrastructure, causing fires and injuries.
