Russian attack on Ukrainian ammunition warehouse kills 37; nuclear plant loses power
A Russian attack on a Ukrainian ammunition depot has resulted in 37 deaths, while a nuclear power plant has been without external power for over a week.
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A recent Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian ammunition warehouse near Kyiv has resulted in the deaths of 37 people, marking the deadliest single attack in the conflict this year. The strike, which occurred on the evening of August 28, 2026, in the village of Myla, west of the capital, triggered massive explosions and fires that spread to nearby residential areas, damaging numerous homes. Many of the victims were residents of a local care home for the elderly and disabled.
Concurrently, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been operating without external power for over a week, relying solely on emergency diesel generators to maintain essential safety functions. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that the plant, which lost its last external power line on August 20 due to military activity, has approximately a 10-day supply of diesel fuel remaining. The IAEA has expressed significant concern over the precarious situation and is actively working to negotiate a local ceasefire to facilitate repairs to the damaged power lines, highlighting the critical importance of reliable external power for nuclear safety.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: reports on the Russian attack on the ammunition warehouse and the resulting deaths
- BBC: highlights the 37 dead after the strike on the Kyiv weapons depot and the ongoing investigation
- AJ: notes the Ukrainian nuclear power plant without external power for over a week
- The Guardian: briefs on the nuclear plant losing power and Zelenskyy's order for more long-range strikes
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washingtonpost.com ↗ meduza.io ↗ pbs.org ↗ kyivindependent.com ↗ keyt.com ↗