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  "id": 4158913,
  "title": "At least 27 dead after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/at-least-27-dead-after-russian-strike-on-warehouse-near-kyiv",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T09:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/29/at-least-27-dead-after-russian-strike-on-warehouse-near-kyiv"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least 27 individuals lost their lives following a Russian drone attack on a warehouse near Kyiv's western outskirts on Saturday night. The explosion and subsequent fire resulted in significant destruction, according to Ukrainian authorities. Initial reports indicate that the warehouse may have been storing explosive materials, prompting Ukrainian prosecutors to initiate an investigation into potential criminal negligence. The exact nature of the facility remains unspecified. Ukrainian officials reported a large column of black smoke emanating from the area as the warehouse continued to burn. Taras Didych, the mayor of the village of Dmytrivska, among the deceased, was identified. The incident occurred around 8:10 PM on August 28, when a drone allegedly struck the site in the town of Myla, located just outside of Kyiv. A massive fire ensued, accompanied by detonations. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office stated that the investigation would examine the legality of the explosive storage and whether the facility possessed the required permits. Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky expressed regret over the repeated mistakes, comparing the current situation to a deadly munitions depot attack in Vyshneve in July, which revealed serious state oversight failures. He emphasized the need for severe consequences for all involved to prevent future occurrences.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian prosecutors said the warehouse appeared to have been storing 'explosive objects' and opened an investigation into criminal negligence.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Hundreds evacuated after Russian strike sparks major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/hundreds-evacuated-after-russian-strike-sparks-major-fire-and",
        "published": "2026-08-29T08:11:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Death toll rises to 27 in Kyiv region's Bucha district after strike, secondary blast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/death-toll-rises-to-27-in-kyiv-regions-bucha-district-after-strike",
        "published": "2026-08-29T08:58:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "27 dead after Russian strike on Ukraine - official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/27-dead-after-russian-strike-on-ukraine-official",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:00:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "🔴 Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27 people, hundreds evacuating",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-strike-on-warehouse-near-kyiv-kills-at-least-27-people",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:17:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "At least 27 dead after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/at-least-27-dead-after-russian-strike-on-warehouse-near-kyiv-4160648",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Russian strike kills 27 near Kyiv as Moscow militarizes schools",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-strike-kills-27-near-kyiv-as-moscow-militarizes-schools",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:54:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills at least 27",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-drone-strike-near-kyiv-kills-at-least-27",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:55:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Russian ballistic strike cuts power to over 300,000 families in Mykolaiv Oblast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-ballistic-strike-cuts-power-to-over-300-000-families-in",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "At least 27 killed after Russian drone strike triggers deadly explosion near Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/at-least-27-killed-after-russian-drone-strike-triggers-deadly",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:14:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 27, sparks investigation into ammunition storage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-strike-on-ukrainian-warehouse-kills-27-sparks-investigation",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:19:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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