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Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, inone of the year's deadliest attacks

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.

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The Associated Press29 Aug 2026, 03:54 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.

(Image credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service)

(Image credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service)

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Source: NPR · The Associated Press. Published 29 Aug 2026, 03:54 pm.

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