At least 37 killed after Russian drone strike depot storing munitions near Kyiv
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Ukrainian prosecutors have opened an investigation into criminal negligence following the strike on the depot, which was owned by the country’s military.
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Why it matters
A large munitions storage facility near the capital has been destroyed or damaged, and Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating whether military negligence contributed to the casualties and loss.
Most affected
Military personnel and civilian workers at the depot — At least 37 killed in the strike. Ukrainian military logistics — Loss of ammunition storage capacity near Kyiv during active conflict.
Likely next
Whether the reported death toll is revised, and what the criminal negligence investigation finds regarding site security or munitions handling.