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Zelenskyy Condemns Negligence in Ammunition Storage Near Kyiv After Explosion in Milya

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned an explosion at an ammunition depot near Kyiv, resulting in 37 deaths and destruction of defense facilities. The incident, in Milya village, is the second similar explosion following an incident in Vishnevyy. Russia responded to Zelenskyy's statement, indicating potential retaliation.

On August 29, 2026, an explosion at an ammunition depot in Milya village, Kyiv region, Ukraine, killed 37 people and injured dozens, with defense facilities destroyed. Zelenskyy criticized the storage of explosives near residential areas, calling it a result of negligence. Ukraine's state media reported the casualties, while other outlets noted that dozens of injured were known and hundreds evacuated. Zelenskyy stated that the storage of explosives near private housing should be investigated, a stance echoed by multiple Ukrainian outlets. Russia responded to his remarks, suggesting a potential retaliation. The incident in Milya is the second similar explosion, following an incident in Vishnevyy, according to Bakinski-Rabochi. The exact number of casualties and location of the explosion are reported differently across sources.

Where Sources Diverge

The exact number of casualties and the specific location of the explosion are reported differently across sources.

ukrainska-pravda

37 killed, dozens of injured, destroyed defense facilities.

ukrainian-independent-information-agency

Dozens of injured are known. Hundreds of people have already been evacuated.

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PublicRadio Free EuropeAug 30, 02:00 AM
Zelenskyy Blasts 'Negligence' As Ukraine Mourns Dozens Killed In Russian Strike

Ukrainian rescue crews early on August 30 continued to search for victims of the deadly Russian attack outside of Kyiv, while local residents -- as well as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy -- demanded answers as to why explosives were stored in a warehouse so near private housing.

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 29, 10:18 PM
Zelenskyy Calls Detonation of Ammunition in Kiev Region Village a Result of Negligence

Detonation of ammunition in the village of Mila in the Kiev region has become the second similar incident following the incident in Vishnevyy. The circumstances of storing explosive materials near residential areas should be investigated by investigative bodies. This is mentioned in a message from the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, published in his Telegram channel. According to...

IndependentUkrainska PravdaAug 29, 05:25 PM
Zelensky on explosions in Kyiv region: Strikes on defense facilities, detonation of shells, mines and drones

Volodymyr Zelensky explained the causes of the explosions in the village of Milya in the Kyiv region: 37 killed, dozens of injured, destroyed defense facilities.

WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyAug 29, 04:58 PM
The attack was on the complex of munitions: Zelenskyy reveals the consequences of the Russian strike on Kyiv region

The President promised that Russia will get a response to this.

WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyAug 29, 01:20 PM
Mandatory conclusions will be made": Zelenskyy made a statement regarding explosions near Bucha

The head of state added that dozens of injured are known. Hundreds of people have already been evacuated.