The death toll following a Russian strike on a weapons depot in Kyiv has risen to 37, according to reports from the Kyiv Regional State Administration. The attack, which occurred earlier on Saturday, resulted in significant destruction at the facility and prompted widespread evacuations in the surrounding areas as emergency services worked to secure the site.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, confirmed the updated casualty figures, which were initially reported by the Ukrainian National News Agency, Ukrinform. The strike has intensified concerns regarding the safety of infrastructure in the region, with local authorities coordinating efforts to manage the aftermath and provide support to those displaced by the incident.
This escalation comes amidst ongoing hostilities in the region, with international observers closely monitoring the impact of such strikes on civilian and military logistics. The incident in Kyiv is part of a broader pattern of intensified aerial activity, leading to increased pressure on regional emergency response teams. Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage as the situation remains fluid.
The core facts of the attack on the weapons depot in Kyiv, including the death toll of 37, are corroborated by independent reporting from the BBC. The information provided by QNA aligns with official accounts and wire reports regarding the incident.
Original report: QNA