The facility in the city of Vyshneve, where a detonation occurred following a Russian strike on the night of July 6, is not under the authority or control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to Ukrinform, Dmytro Lykhovii, an officer of the Main Directorate of Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated this in a comment.
"Regarding the events in the town of Vyshneve, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that the facility where the explosions occurred in Vyshneve, Kyiv region, does not belong to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is not under their command. At the same time, the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine remains in force, prohibiting the placement of ammunition depots and other similar facilities near residential areas and places where civilians are present," Lykhovii said.
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The General Staff also expressed its sincere condolences to the civilians affected by the tragedy caused by the Russian attack.
