Explosion at Kyiv warehouse forces nearly 400 evacuees

Sun Sep 06 2026 10:33:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A Russian strike on a weapons depot near Kyiv kills 37 people, sending nearly 400 residents to evacuate after a massive blast.

At around 1pm on Tuesday, a Russian missile hit a weapons depot located near a residential area in Kyiv, creating a massive explosion that killed 37 locals and left the area in chaos. In response, local authorities evacuated nearly 400 people to safer zones. The Ukrainian government condemned the attack, calling it an act of "terrible negligence" by those storing explosives next to people. Video clips show the plume of smoke and the severity of the blast, illustrating the immediate impact on the community. Residents are still waiting for clear instructions on who must move next while Ukrainian forces patrol the surrounding area to prevent further attacks.

Explosion at Kyiv warehouse forces nearly 400 evacuees

A Russian strike on a weapons depot close to a residential area in Kyiv has killed 37 people and sent authorities to evacuate almost 400 residents to safer zones. The blast, captured on video, left thick smoke and a huge crater where the depot once stood.

President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the attack as "terrible negligence" on those who stored explosives near civilians, and investigative authorities have begun a probe into the safety protocols.

Residents are still waiting for clear instructions on who must move next, while Ukrainian forces patrol the surrounding area to prevent further attacks.

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