A look at the deadliest Russian attacks on Ukraine this year
Summary
A Russian drone attack hit a warehouse in the village of Myla near Kyiv, killing at least 37 people, making it the deadliest attack on Ukraine this year. The warehouse stored explosives that caused fires and damage to nearby homes, including a care facility where many victims died. Other deadly attacks on Kyiv have killed dozens and revealed weaknesses in Ukraine’s air defenses.Key Facts
- The Myla attack on August 29 killed 37 people, many in a care facility for elderly and disabled residents.
- Ukrainian officials said explosives were stored illegally at the Myla warehouse, contributing to the disaster.
- On July 2, a Russia drone and missile attack killed 31 people in Kyiv, after which thousands sheltered in subway stations.
- On May 14, a Russian missile strike killed 24 people by destroying a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv.
- On July 6, missile and drone strikes killed at least 22 people in the Kyiv region, showing gaps in Ukraine’s air defense.
- Ukraine has requested more U.S.-made Patriot missiles to better protect against Russian attacks.
- Emergency evacuations took place in Kyiv suburbs after some attacks due to unexploded bombs.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Myla attack and pointed to negligence in storing explosives near people.
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