BUCHA DISTRICT — A Russian strike on a warehouse in the village of Myla in the Bucha district, west of Kyiv, killed at least 37 people on August 29, 2026. The attack triggered a detonation and a large-scale fire that damaged more than 50 residential buildings and a care facility for elderly people and people with disabilities.

Taras Didych, mayor of the village of Dmytrivska, was among those killed. Tkachenko said Didych was rescuing people when he died. More than 380 people were evacuated from the strike area, while other reports indicated more than 370 people were evacuated from the area.

Russia's Ministry of Defense said it hit a warehouse in Myla storing components and launch boosters for long-range drones. The ministry also said it attacked a logistics center and warehouse facilities storing parts for Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missiles in the Kyiv region. Additionally, Russia's Ministry of Defense said it attacked the ports of Mykolaiv and Izmail.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the incident on his social account. "There are regulations in place – ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas," Zelenskyy said. He added that those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions.

Criminal proceedings have been opened on charges of official negligence regarding the storage of explosives. Ukraine's Prosecutor-General's Office stated that an investigation had been launched to look into the apparent placement and storage of explosives near residential areas. The Security Service of Ukraine has launched a criminal investigation into the Russian strike on warehouses in the Bucha district.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhii Koretskyi referenced an attack on the Kyiv suburb of Vyshneve in July that killed 22 people. "Unfortunately, we can already see that the terrible tragedy in Vyshneve did not become a lesson," Koretskyi said. He stated that in the fifth year of a full-scale invasion, making the same mistakes is criminal negligence. "And all those guilty, without exception, must be severely punished so that such situations do not happen again," Koretskyi said.

In July, a Russian strike caused explosions at a warehouse in the Vyshneve region of Kyiv, killing nine people and damaging more than 280 houses. This earlier incident serves as a recent precedent for the current tragedy involving warehouse strikes near residential zones.

Why It Matters

The strike shows ongoing concerns about the storage of military materials near civilian populations. Ukrainian officials assert that regulations prohibit storing ammunition near homes, and the opening of criminal proceedings on charges of official negligence indicates an internal review of compliance. The damage to a care home for elderly people and people with disabilities reflects the human cost when such facilities are caught in the crossfire.

The event fits a pattern of attacks on infrastructure, with more than 3,200 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system carried out since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. In 2026, 20 attacks on warehouses containing humanitarian aid have been recorded, including 13 warehouses where medical supplies were stored. The evacuation of hundreds of residents demonstrates the immediate disruption to civilian life in the Bucha district.

Timeline

On August 28, 2026, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv hopes to increase its long-range strikes on Russia to reach 1,000 drone launches every day. "Right now, we average over 300 of our long-range sanctions," Zelenskyy said. "There must be more. We have a very specific goal, and we will achieve it." Also on August 28, Pavlo Palisa said Russia has significantly increased its use of jet-powered drones.

Palisa noted that means of attack always outpace means of defense. "We will certainly need to adapt. It will take time," Palisa said.

Reports from August 28 indicated that more than 3,200 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system have been carried out since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Attacks across Ukraine between yesterday and the early hours of this morning killed at least 12 civilians and injured more than 65 others. Additionally, in 2026, 20 attacks on warehouses containing humanitarian aid have been recorded, including 13 warehouses where medical supplies were stored.

What's New

Additional reporting confirms that at least 27 people were reported killed in the Russian attack on the Bucha district near Kyiv. Tymur Tkachenko stated that the death toll of 27 may not be final. It was also reported that Taras Didych was rescuing people when he was killed.

Further details include the statement that there are regulations in place – ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas. The Security Service of Ukraine has launched a criminal investigation into the Russian strike on warehouses in the Bucha district, with the President stating that he expects the details to be presented to the public promptly. Evacuation figures were clarified, with more than 370 people evacuated from the area and more than 380 people evacuated from the strike area.