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  "id": 4189283,
  "title": "At least 37 dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/at-least-37-dead-after-russian-strike-on-depot-near-kyiv",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T12:48:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436998/at-least-37-dead-after-russian-strike-on-depot-near-kyiv"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least 37 people were killed in a Russian drone strike on a depot near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian authorities. The depot, located in the town of Myla on the city's western outskirts, contained \"explosive objects,\" Ukrainian prosecutors said. President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed the tragedy on those who allowed the storage of ammunition near residential areas. Both Russia and Ukraine have been increasing long-range strikes on each other, leading to fires and civilian casualties at their highest levels since the invasion began in 2022. The blast damaged residential areas, a care home for the elderly and disabled, and killed the mayor of the nearby town of Dmytrivka. Ukrainian prosecutors have launched an investigation into the legality of storing explosive materials at the facility and whether the owner had the proper permits. Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky expressed regret that similar mistakes were made a second time, calling it criminal negligence.",
  "summary": "KYIV: At least 37 people were killed when an overnight Russian drone strike on a depot near Kyiv sparked a huge fire and explosions, authorities said Saturday. The depot, near the capital’s western suburbs, appeared to have been storing “explosive objects”, Ukrainian prosecutors said, as President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested ammunition was to blame. “Those who allowed this to happen must be held…",
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      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Russian strike on Kyiv-area warehouse causes detonation, killing 27",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-strike-on-kyiv-area-warehouse-causes-detonation-killing-27",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:45:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Warehouse hit by Russian attack stored munitions, Zelensky says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/warehouse-hit-by-russian-attack-stored-munitions-zelensky-says",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:35:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Russian strike kills 27 in Ukraine warehouse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-strike-kills-27-in-ukraine-warehouse",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:04:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukrainian forces strike Russian drone launch sites in occupied Donetsk and Crimea – General Staff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ukrainian-forces-strike-russian-drone-launch-sites-in-occupied",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Russian strike on Kyiv-area warehouse sparks detonation, killing 37",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russian-strike-on-kyiv-area-warehouse-sparks-detonation-killing-37",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:33:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Death toll rises to 37 in Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/death-toll-rises-to-37-in-russian-strike-on-warehouse-near-kyiv",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:02:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "At least 37 killed after Russian strike hits an ammunition depot near Kyiv, triggering massive explosions. Many of the victims were residents of a nearby care home.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/at-least-37-killed-after-russian-strike-hits-an-ammunition-depot-near",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:44:34.000Z"
      }
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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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