Russian drone strike on Kyiv munitions depot
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Russian military, Ukrainian government
Myla, near Kyiv, Ukraine
August 28, 2026
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A Russian drone strike hit a munitions depot near Kyiv on August 28, 2026. The attack caused fires and explosions, resulting in at least 37 deaths. Ukrainian authorities have launched an investigation into criminal negligence regarding the storage of ammunition near residential areas.
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