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Russia Launches Drone Strike on Kyiv-Area Ammunition Depot, Killing 37

On August 29, 2026, a Russian drone strike hit an ammunition depot near Kyiv, Ukraine, killing at least 37 people. The attack targeted a warehouse in the village of Milya, in the Buchas district, and was carried out by Russian 'GERAN-4' kamikaze drones. The strike caused massive destruction, including the burning of residential houses and a nursing home for people with disabilities, and led to the evacuation of hundreds.

The strike, which occurred in the early hours of August 29, targeted a warehouse in the village of Milya, located in the Buchas district of the Kyiv region. The attack was carried out by Russian kamikaze drones, specifically 'GERAN-4', as confirmed by the Telegram channel 'GERAN: black box'. The explosion caused massive destruction in the surrounding residential area, including the burning of residential houses and a nursing home for people with disabilities. The Kyiv oblast administration confirmed the death toll through the Telegram messenger, with the casualty count provided by Timur Tkacenko, the head of the Kyiv oblast administration.

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IndependentThe StatesmanAug 30, 07:45 AM
Russia strikes weapons depot in Ukraine, 37 killed - The Statesman

Russia strikes weapons depot in Ukraine, 37 killed  The Statesman

IndependentUkrainska PravdaAug 30, 04:20 AM
At least three injured: DSNС showed the clearance of the aftermath of the strike on Kyiv

DSNС reported three injured and showed the clearance of the aftermath of the next strike on Kyiv.

IndependentThe Sydney Morning HeraldAug 30, 03:29 AM
At least 37 dead after Russian attack hits Ukraine's Kyiv region

At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian strike close to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials said Saturday, one of the deadliest attacks to hit Ukraine this year.

PublicRadio New ZealandAug 30, 01:37 AM
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37 - RNZ

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37  RNZ

WireQatar News AgencyAug 30, 01:13 AM
Death Toll in Russian Offensive on Kyiv Climbs to 37 - Qatar News Agency

Death Toll in Russian Offensive on Kyiv Climbs to 37 Qatar News Agency

IndependentMedia IndonesiaAug 30, 12:51 AM
37 People Killed in Russian Drone Attack that Bombed Weapon Depot Near Kyiv Settlement

The weapon depot explosion caused by a Russian drone attack outside Kyiv killed 37 people and damaged hundreds of homes. President Zelensky is investigating alleged negligence.

IndependentThe New Zealand HeraldAug 30, 12:41 AM
Watch: Devastating scenes near Kyiv after Russian strikes hit arms depot, killing 37 people - NZ Herald

Watch: Devastating scenes near Kyiv after Russian strikes hit arms depot, killing 37 people  NZ Herald

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyAug 29, 11:44 PM
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37 - Apa.az

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37 Apa.az

IndependentTimes of MaltaAug 29, 10:25 PM
Russian strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37 - Times of Malta

Russian strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37  Times of Malta

IndependentMilliyetAug 29, 09:57 PM
Investigation following Russian attack that killed 37 in Ukraine - Milliyet

Investigation following Russian attack that killed 37 in Ukraine Milliyet

IndependentHerald SunAug 29, 09:19 PM
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers deadly blast - Herald Sun

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers deadly blast  Herald Sun

IndependentNewsAug 29, 09:19 PM
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers deadly blast - News.com.au

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers deadly blast  News.com.au

IndependentThe Courier-MailAug 29, 09:19 PM
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers deadly blast - The Courier Mail

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers deadly blast  The Courier Mail

IndependentOuest-FranceAug 29, 08:49 PM
CARTE. War in Ukraine: 37 dead in Russian drone strike on a warehouse, an ambassador summoned… The daily briefing

At least 37 people were killed after a Russian drone strike on a munitions depot near Kyiv; Turkey has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to Ankara… Here are the latest news related to the war in Ukraine, this Saturday, August 29.

IndependentWall Street JournalAug 29, 08:22 PM
Russian Strike on Ukraine Ammo Depot Kills at Least 37 - WSJ

Russian Strike on Ukraine Ammo Depot Kills at Least 37  WSJ

WireUnited Press InternationalAug 29, 08:21 PM
Ukraine: 37 dead near Kyiv after ammunition depot hit

At least 37 people are dead in Ukraine and many more wounded after a Russian drone hit an ammunition warehouse, causing explosions and fire.

IndependentDienaAug 29, 08:00 PM
37 people killed in Russian attack in Kyiv region

As a result of the Russian attack and subsequent explosion, 37 people were killed and 42 others injured in Bucha district of Kyiv region, announced on Saturday by the head of Kyiv region military administration, Timur Tkačenko.

IndependentThairathAug 29, 07:58 PM
37 Dead as Russia Strikes Ukrainian Arms Depot, Hundreds Evacuated - Thairath English

37 Dead as Russia Strikes Ukrainian Arms Depot, Hundreds Evacuated Thairath English

PublicNPRAug 29, 07:54 PM
Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.

IndependentLe Nouvel ObsAug 29, 07:34 PM
At least 37 dead after a Russian strike on a munitions depot near Kyiv: what is known

According to investigators, the Russian drone struck this warehouse in the city of Myla, near Kyiv, causing a "large-scale fire" and "explosions." Volodymyr Zelensky recalled the prohibition of storing munitions "near residences or other residential areas."

IndependentVijestiAug 29, 07:19 PM
Russia hit ammunition depot, 37 people killed, Zelenski...

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski promised to punish those who allowed the storage of explosive material near houses

WireBeta News AgencyAug 29, 07:15 PM
Russia hit ammunition depot, 37 people killed, Zelenski promised punishment for the responsible

Thirty-seven people were killed, and dozens were injured as the Russian attack by drone on the ammunition depot caused a large fire and multiple explosions that lasted for hours in the residential area in...

PublicPBSAug 29, 07:10 PM
Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks - PBS

Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks  PBS

IndependentParis MatchAug 29, 06:59 PM
War in Ukraine: At least 37 dead in strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Saturday that the warehouse struck by a Russian drone near Kyiv during the night contained ammunition, drones, and explosives used by the army, with its destruction causing the death of at least 37 people.

IndependentThe West AustralianAug 29, 06:17 PM
Death toll from Russian strike on Kyiv-rises to 37

​Sirens continue to blare across Kyiv for a third straight day as Ukraine's air force warns of more waves of drones ​approaching the capital.

WireAustralian Associated PressAug 29, 06:15 PM
Death toll from Russian strike on Kyiv-rises to 37 - aapnews.aap.com.au

Death toll from Russian strike on Kyiv-rises to 37  aapnews.aap.com.au

IndependentChicago TribuneAug 29, 06:10 PM
Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year’s deadliest attacks - Chicago Tribune

Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year’s deadliest attacks  Chicago Tribune

IndependentYeni ŞafakAug 29, 06:02 PM
Ukraine's attack on a depot near Kiev with a Russian UAV: Death toll reaches 37

At least 37 people died in an explosion following an attack by a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle on a depot in the Kiev region of Ukraine. An official investigation has been launched to determine whether the explosion was caused by the storage of munitions near populated areas.

IndependentEuractivAug 29, 05:56 PM
Russia strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37 - euractiv.com

Russia strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37  euractiv.com

WireMehr News AgencyAug 29, 05:53 PM
37 Killed in Russia's Attack on Ammunition Storage Near Kyiv

Russia's attack on an ammunition storage in the Kyiv area caused an explosion and the death of 37 people.

IndependentThe Times of IsraelAug 29, 05:22 PM
37 killed in Ukraine after Russian attack sparks fire at warehouse near Kyiv - The Times of Israel

37 killed in Ukraine after Russian attack sparks fire at warehouse near Kyiv The Times of Israel

IndependentEl ComercioAug 29, 05:03 PM
War in Ukraine: At least 37 dead in Russian attack on a warehouse near Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine War | At least 37 people died in a Russian drone attack on Friday night targeting a warehouse near Kyiv, which caused a huge fire and explosions, Ukrainian authorities reported on Saturday.

IndependentAl-AhramAug 29, 04:26 PM
Death toll following Russian operation in Ukraine's Kyiv region rises to 37 - War in Ukraine - World - Ahram Online

Death toll following Russian operation in Ukraine's Kyiv region rises to 37 - War in Ukraine - World Ahram Online

IndependentLibertateaAug 29, 04:25 PM
Dozens of people died after a Russian attack on a munitions factory near Kiev

A devastating drone attack launched by Russian forces killed at least 27 people on Saturday morning near Kiev, announced President Volodimir Zelenski, reports Politico. The strike targeted a warehouse in the village of Mila, located near the capital of Ukraine, causing massive destruction in the surrounding residential area. The criminal investigation following the explosion in Mila [...]

IndependentNew VisionAug 29, 04:00 PM
World: Russian strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing - NewVision.co.ug

World: Russian strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing  NewVision.co.ug

IndependentBangkok PostAug 29, 03:30 PM
At least 37 dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv - Bangkok Post

At least 37 dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv  Bangkok Post

WireSlovenian Press AgencyAug 29, 03:29 PM
In Russian drone attack on ammunition depot near Kyiv at least 37 dead

In the Russian drone attack on an ammunition depot near Kyiv, at least 37 people were killed overnight, according to reports from foreign news agencies cited by Ukrainian authorities. President Volodimir Zelenski has already announced measures against those responsible for storing weapons near residential areas.

IndependentLe MondeAug 29, 03:16 PM
Dozens dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv

The depot appeared to have been storing explosives. The blast reportedly damaged residential areas, as well as a care home for the elderly and disabled people.

IndependentMeduzaAug 29, 02:53 PM
War. Day 1648. Russia struck a munitions depot near Kyiv. Due to the detonation, residential houses and a nursing home for people with disabilities caught fire. Dozens of people were killed

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PublicDeutsche WelleAug 29, 02:30 PM
Russian strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv kills dozens

Hundreds were also forced to flee after a Russian attack near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, sparked a huge fire and explosions. The strike was the second to hit an arms depot near Kyiv in less than two months.

WireANNAAug 29, 02:21 PM
Explosion of Ukraine's military arsenal killed dozens of civilians

On the night of August 29, Russian drone forces destroyed the largest rocket arsenal of Ukraine's armed forces in the Kyiv region. The storage of munitions in residential areas led to mass destruction and casualties among civilians. The ammunition storage of Ukraine's armed forces was located in the village of Milya in the Buchas district of the Kyiv region. As reported by the Telegram channel 'GERAN: black box', the target was attacked by kamikaze drones 'GERAN-4'. [...]

IndependentBdnews24Aug 29, 02:14 PM
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37 - bdnews24.com

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37 - bdnews24.com

IndependentGazeta WyborczaAug 29, 02:00 PM
Ukraine. At least 37 people killed in Russian attack on Kyiv oblast

Information about the casualties from the Russian attack was provided through the Telegram messenger by Timur Tkacenko, the head of the Kyiv oblast administration.

IndependentFinancial TimesAug 29, 01:54 PM
Dozens killed in Russian strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv

Lengthy air raids by Moscow’s jet-powered drones have triggered 27 alerts since Thursday in one of the longest attacks of the war

IndependentStraits TimesAug 29, 01:49 PM
Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37 - The Straits Times

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37  The Straits Times

IndependentCNNAug 29, 01:20 PM
Russian attack on Ukrainian ammunition warehouse triggers waves of blasts, killing 37 - CNN

Russian attack on Ukrainian ammunition warehouse triggers waves of blasts, killing 37  CNN

IndependentDaily MailAug 29, 12:59 PM
Putin strikes kills 37 in hit on Ukraine warehouse as Zelensky orders criminal probe into why ammunition was illegally stored so close to civilian homes - Daily Mail

Putin strikes kills 37 in hit on Ukraine warehouse as Zelensky orders criminal probe into why ammunition was illegally stored so close to civilian homes  Daily Mail

IndependentNasha NivaAug 29, 12:23 PM
Death toll from strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv reaches 37 - Nasha Niva

Death toll from strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv reaches 37  Nasha Niva

IndependentArab NewsAug 29, 11:58 AM
At least 37 dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv - Arab News

At least 37 dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv  Arab News