SBU Official Suspected in Deadly Mykolaiv Warehouse Explosion
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A devastating warehouse explosion in Mykolaiv has resulted in 35 fatalities, with an official from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) now facing suspicion for improper weapons storage. This incident marks a significant new domestic tragedy and has quickly become a focal point of national attention.
Meanwhile, drone attacks continue across the country, targeting residential areas in Kryvyi Rih and a gas station in Kyiv, causing further casualties. Ukraine's Air Force reported neutralizing 128 out of 149 Russian drones launched. Concerns are also rising over Ukraine's dwindling supply of F-16 missiles essential for intercepting Russian drones.
In other news, the National Bank of Ukraine has quadrupled the currency limit, and Ukraine has announced plans to open secret SBU and intelligence archives to Poland. The son of a deceased 'Hero of Ukraine' farmer highlighted the dangers and costs associated with agricultural harvesting in wartime.