On 28 August 2026, a powerful explosion occurred near the Zhytomyr highway outside Kyiv, leading to a large fire. Preliminary reports suggest the explosion may have been caused by a drone strike, although this information has not been confirmed. As a result of the incident, part of the highway was completely closed.
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On August 28, 2026, a powerful explosion occurred near the Zhytomyr highway outside Kyiv, leading to a large fire. Preliminary reports suggest the explosion may have been caused by an attack from a Russian drone, resulting in casualties and the evacuation of over 200 people.
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