Death toll climbs to 38 after Russian drone strike near Kyiv

Death toll climbs to 38 after Russian drone strike near Kyiv

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from a Russian drone strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv had risen to 38, with four people still missing. The strike, which hit an ammunition warehouse in the Myla area near Kyiv, was first reported by CNN as killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens.

Later reports from Euronews and the Associated Press raised the death count to 37, noting many victims were residents of a local care home. President Zelensky subsequently announced criminal proceedings against officials over alleged negligence in storing explosives near residential buildings.

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The claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the death toll from a Russian attack on a warehouse west of Kyiv reached 38 on August 30, 2026, was partially confirmed. The claim that Zelenskyy said four people remained missing after the Russian attack on the warehouse west of Kyiv on August 30, 2026, was confirmed. The claim that a Russian drone attack on a warehouse in the Bucha area on August 29, 2026, killed at least 37 people and injured dozens was confirmed.

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August 30, 2026
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Death toll rises to 38 after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv
Death toll rises to 38 after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv

AP News • 30 Aug 17:32

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from a Russian attack on a warehouse west of Kyiv has reached 38, with four people still missing.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center
Ukraine says officials will be prosecuted after drone strike on ammunition depot kills dozens
Ukraine says officials will be prosecuted after drone strike on ammunition depot kills dozens

The Independent • 30 Aug 07:06

A Russian drone attack on a warehouse in Myla, near Kyiv, killed 37 people, many of them residents of a care home, prompting President Zelensky to open criminal proceedings for alleged negligence.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
August 29, 2026
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Russian drone strike on Myla warehouse kills 37, sparks fires in Kyiv suburb
Russian drone strike on Myla warehouse kills 37, sparks fires in Kyiv suburb

AP News • 29 Aug 18:45

A Russian drone hit a warehouse near Kyiv storing ammunition, causing explosions that destroyed dozens of homes and killed at least 37 people, including many from a local care home.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center
Russian drone strike kills at least 37 in Bucha warehouse, sparks fire and explosions
Russian drone strike kills at least 37 in Bucha warehouse, sparks fire and explosions

Euronews.com • 29 Aug 11:40

A Russian drone attack on a warehouse in the Bucha area killed at least 37 people and injured dozens, prompting a pre-trial investigation into the storage of explosive materials.

Credibility 78% Manip. 9% Center
Ukraine probes possible negligence after Russian drone strike kills 37 near Kyiv
Ukraine probes possible negligence after Russian drone strike kills 37 near Kyiv

CBS News • 29 Aug 10:18

Ukraine opened an investigation into a Russian drone attack on a warehouse near Kyiv that caused explosions, a fire and at least 37 deaths, amid concerns over illegal ammunition storage near homes.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
Russian drone strike sparks warehouse explosion near Kyiv, killing at least 27
Russian drone strike sparks warehouse explosion near Kyiv, killing at least 27

CNN • 29 Aug 09:03

A Russian drone attack caused a warehouse blast near Kyiv, resulting in at least 27 deaths and dozens of injuries, prompting an investigation into the storage of ammunition in residential areas.

Credibility 72% Manip. 8% Center

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