A Russian drone strike hit a depot storing weapons for Ukraine’s military near a residential area on the outskirts of Kyiv, killing at least 37 people and prompting the evacuation of nearly 400. Shells, mines and drones detonated late on Friday, damaging nearby properties including a care home for the elderly and disabled, Zelensky said.
WHO:President Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT:A Russian drone strike hit a weapons depot near residential areas on Kyiv’s outskirts, causing detonations and widespread damage.
WHEN:Aug 28, 2026
WHERE:Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY:The strike occurred after a Russian drone hit a depot storing weapons for Ukraine’s military near people’s homes, leading to detonations.
