UkrainePublished: 29 August 2026 at 20:12
At least 38 killed as Russian strike hits munitions depot near Kyiv
A Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv triggered fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens more.
Russian forces struck a munitions depot near Ukraine's capital Kyiv, setting off fires and a series of explosions at the site.
The attack has killed at least 38 people, with dozens more wounded. The death toll may still rise as emergency crews continue working at the scene.
Context
The strike adds to a continuing series of Russian attacks on targets across Ukraine as the war drags on. The depot's location near Kyiv shows Russian forces are still able to hit sites relatively close to the Ukrainian capital.
Further details about the victims or the exact circumstances of the strike have not yet been released.
