A Russian drone struck an ammunition depot near Kyiv on August 28, killing 37 people and injuring dozens, prompting evacuation of hundreds and triggering a criminal investigation into storage negligence, a repeat of the July Vyshneve incident that killed ten.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike a result of criminal negligence, while Kyiv region governor Tymur Tkachenko reported the death of Dmytrivka community head Taras Didych and damage to at least 50 homes and a care facility for the elderly.
Ukrainian prosecutors opened a case of official negligence and ordered a full audit of ammunition storage sites, underscoring the growing civilian toll as Russia intensifies long‑range drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and nine other regions.
The nature of the facility remains disputed, with officials describing it as a military ammunition depot while the prosecutor’s office emphasizes investigation of storage legality and permit compliance without confirming its classification and its ownership status.