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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.

At least 37 dead after Russian attack hits Ukraine's Kyiv region

At least 37 people have been killed in a Russian strike near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. The attack occurred on a warehouse in the village of Myla, in the Bucha district, which Ukrainian officials say stored shells, mines, and other ammunition.

The strike sparked massive explosions and fires that swept through dozens of nearby homes and buildings, damaging at least 50 residential buildings. According to The Korea Times, 34 of those killed were residents of a care home for the elderly.

The attack is reported to be one of the deadliest to hit Ukraine this year. According to Kyiv officials, Russia launches major attacks every few days in an attempt to exhaust Ukrainian defenses.

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