Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Aug 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Russian strikes kill at least 37 in Kyiv, fire spreads
By The BriefBrief
Russian strikes hit Kyiv, killing at least 37 people, most from a care home for the elderly and people with disabilities, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks struck an ammunition depot in the Bucha district, sparking a fire overnight that spread to nearby residential buildings and the care facility, with dozens injured.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russian strikes hit Kyiv, killing at least 37 and triggering a fire after an ammunition depot explosion that damaged nearby homes and a care facility.
WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: The strikes hit an ammunition depot, sparking an explosion and fire that spread to surrounding areas and the care facility.
How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)
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Russian attacks wound 8 civilians in Ukraine
· Sep 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv rail workers, officials say
· Sep 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
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Russia air strikes kill 12 as Kyiv seeks more air defense
· Sep 1, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
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Russian strikes injure Kyiv rail workers and civilians
· Sep 1, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
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Russian strike hits Ukraine ammo depot, kills at least 37
· Aug 31, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
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Kremlin vows massive strikes after warehouse fires
· Aug 30, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
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Drone strike hits ammo warehouse near homes in Ukraine
· Aug 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
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Russia prepares mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites
· Aug 30, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
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Putin resumes strikes on Kyiv after care home deaths
· Aug 30, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
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37 dead after Russian strike-linked warehouse blast near Kyiv
· Aug 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
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Dozens killed in Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammo depot
· Aug 29, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
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Russian strikes kill civilians and damage homes near Kyiv
· Aug 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
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