On the morning of August 18, 2026, a powerful explosion rocked the city of Brovary in the Kyiv region. The target of the Russian drone attack was a major logistics facility — the distribution center of the EVA supermarket chain and the EVA.UA online store. A large-scale fire broke out at the scene, which rescue workers are still fighting. The situation is complicated by the fact that the air raid alert in the region has not yet been lifted, and the enemy attack is not over, creating a direct threat to the lives of emergency services.
Scale of the incident and rescue operations
As of now, fire brigades are actively working to localize the fire. Visually, the warehouse building is heavily damaged, and smoke continues to drift over the area. Despite the difficult situation, Ministry of Emergency Situations employees and volunteers continue to attempt to extinguish the fire. The exact scale of material damage and the degree of infrastructure damage can only be assessed after the fire is fully extinguished and the facility is inspected.
Consequences for business and customers
EVA has confirmed that the fire could have damaged both the warehouse capacity supplying offline stores and the logistics hub of the online store. Retail representatives warned of possible operational disruptions: in the near future, some stores may experience a temporary shortage of certain goods, and there may also be delays in fulfilling online orders. The EVA team assured that it is doing everything possible to minimize the impact of the situation on the network's operations.
Situation in Brovary and safety
The incident in Brovary occurred against the backdrop of a large-scale drone attack on the Kyiv region. The mayor of the city, Igor Sapozhko, reported that civilian objects were damaged as a result of the strikes, and fires broke out at three locations. Regarding the EVA distribution center, the company reported that, according to preliminary data, no one was injured. However, the final safety status and absence of casualties will only be confirmed after the situation at the facility is fully stabilized.
Action plan for affected customers
EVA contact center staff have already begun monitoring orders that may have been affected by the incident. After clarifying all operational consequences, the company will contact customers whose purchases were affected by the attack and offer options for resolving the situation. The retailer urges buyers to show understanding due to force majeure circumstances and to follow official communication channels for up-to-date information.
