Death toll climbs to 38 after Russian drone strike near Kyiv

Death toll climbs to 38 after Russian drone strike near Kyiv

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.

Acteurs

Russian military Russia’s defense ministry Tymur Tkachenko President Volodymyr Zelensky Kyiv region military administration Ukrainian officials

Lieux

Kyiv, Ukraine
Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 72% Affirmations: 3
Résumé

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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30 août 2026
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Death toll now 38 in Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse
Death toll now 38 in Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse

AP News • 30 août 17h32

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.

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Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin resumes strikes on Kyiv amid outrage over 34 deaths at care home
Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin resumes strikes on Kyiv amid outrage over 34 deaths at care home

The Independent • 30 août 07h06

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.

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29 août 2026
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Russian attack hits a warehouse near Kyiv, causing homes to burn and killing at least 37
Russian attack hits a warehouse near Kyiv, causing homes to burn and killing at least 37

AP News • 29 août 18h45

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.

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At least 37 killed after Russian strike sparks major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha
At least 37 killed after Russian strike sparks major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha

Euronews.com • 29 août 11h40

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.

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Ukraine launches investigation after Russian strike on depot near homes triggers explosions, kills at least 37
Ukraine launches investigation after Russian strike on depot near homes triggers explosions, kills at least 37

CBS News • 29 août 10h18

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.

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At least 27 killed after Russian drone attack triggers warehouse blast near Kyiv
At least 27 killed after Russian drone attack triggers warehouse blast near Kyiv

CNN • 29 août 09h03

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.

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