In Kyiv, a ballistic missile strike on the night of October 21–22, 2026, damaged the large Decathlon sporting goods store at Pochaina. The facility is located in the Retail Park Petrivka commercial complex at 15-H Stepan Bandera Avenue and has temporarily suspended operations for security reasons due to the damage sustained.
Scale of damage and facility infrastructure
The affected hypermarket covers an area of about 2,500 square meters. The location offered customers clothing, footwear, and professional gear for 70 different sports, along with specialized showrooms and product testing zones. The nighttime shelling of the capital damaged the building's structural elements, prompting the network's management to immediately suspend operations to conduct a detailed inspection and subsequent restoration work.
Impact on online order processing
The temporary closure of the Pochaina store has significantly affected the logistics processes of the entire network in the Ukrainian capital. This specific location served as the main hub for assembling, processing, and shipping all online orders placed through the company's official website. The press service of Decathlon Ukraine warned that technical and customer service specialists are currently unable to contact customers who placed orders on October 21, 2026.
General context of the nighttime attack on the capital
The nighttime strike on Kyiv also affected other retail infrastructure objects in the city, including those located at Pochaina. According to media reports and business representatives, other retail spaces and commercial real estate objects, including neighboring locations of major retailers, sustained damage during the massive missile attack. Business representatives note that the extent of the destruction is being clarified by specialized services, and the operation of the affected locations has been suspended indefinitely.
Prospects for recovery and resumption of operations
The Decathlon team in Ukraine assures that it is taking all necessary steps to quickly eliminate the consequences of the nighttime incident. As soon as experts complete the building safety assessment and carry out necessary repair measures, the retail location will resume welcoming visitors. The company has promised to inform customers additionally about the opening date of the Pochaina store and the resumption of online order shipping through official communication channels.
