On August 18, 2026, the Kyiv region was once again subjected to a large-scale attack by the Russian Armed Forces. The main target of the strike was the Brovary district, where civilian objects were hit, including office, industrial, and warehouse buildings. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES), four fire outbreaks occurred as a result of the attack. Rescue units promptly arrived at the scene and extinguished the open flames by the time the report was compiled; however, work on clearing debris and dousing structures continues.
Logistical blow: EVA network warehouses affected
Among the damaged facilities is a major distribution center for the EVA retail network and the EVA.UA online store. Preliminary data suggests that the fire may have damaged not only the warehouse premises but also the stock of goods used to supply both the online platform and the network's offline stores. This could lead to temporary disruptions in product deliveries and logistics chains in the region. Brovary Mayor Ihor Sapozhko confirmed that civilian objects in the city were damaged, with fires breaking out at three locations.
Rescuers working under air raid conditions
SES specialists faced serious difficulties in eliminating the consequences of the attack. Operations were complicated by constant air raid alerts. Upon the declaration of danger, rescuers were forced to suspend work and move to a safe distance, resuming only after the alert was lifted. Despite this, SES units and other cooperating services continue to dismantle damaged structures and douse them with water to prevent re-ignition.
No casualties among the population or rescuers
Preliminary data indicates that no one was killed or injured as a result of the attack. There are also no fatalities or injuries among the SES personnel. This was made possible thanks to the prompt work of rescue services and the timely notification of the population about the air raid. The SES has published photos and videos from the Brovary district showing the damaged objects and the work of rescuers following the Russian attack.
Contradictory data
There are discrepancies regarding the exact number of damaged objects. According to the SES, four fire outbreaks occurred, while Brovary Mayor Ihor Sapozhko reported fires at three locations. There is also no unified information on the scale of damage to the EVA network: some sources indicate damage to warehouse premises, while others point to possible loss of stock. These contradictions require further clarification and verification.
