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title: "Destruction at Pochaina in Kyiv: Aftermath of the Massive Strike"
description: "On the night of October 22, Kyiv suffered a massive strike of 21 ballistic missiles. In the Obolon district, the Epicenter hypermarket and JYSK store were destroyed, with Auchan and infrastructure damaged."
date: 2026-10-22T07:58:40.841Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/destruction-at-pochaina-in-kyiv-after-strike
tags: [kyiv-strike, obolon-district, epicenter-hypermarket, auchan-kyiv, missile-attack, russia-ukraine-war]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Destruction at Pochaina in Kyiv: Aftermath of the Massive Strike

![Destroyed Epicenter hypermarket and shopping center at Pochaina in Kyiv following a missile strike](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/22/razrusheniya-na-pochainoy-v-kieve-posle-ataki/razrusheniya-na-pochainoy-v-kieve-posle-ataki-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Massive ballistic missile strike on Kyiv on the night of October 22, 2026.
- Complete destruction of the Epicenter hypermarket and JYSK store at Pochaina.
- Damage to the Auchan facade, which has already resumed operations.
- One fatality and 24 injuries, including seven children, according to the prosecutor's office.

On the night of October 22, 2026, Russian forces launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, firing 21 missiles across three waves. The heaviest destruction was recorded in the capital's Obolon district, where commercial facilities, including the Epicenter and Auchan hypermarkets as well as the Retail Park complex, were damaged.

### Large-Scale Destruction at Pochaina

An agency correspondent visited the site in the Obolon district to document the aftermath of the nighttime attack. The hardest hit was the Epicenter DIY hypermarket, whose building was almost completely destroyed by a massive fire. State Emergency Service units are working at the site, continuing to extinguish the fire and clear the rubble.

The neighboring Retail Park complex also sustained serious damage. Specifically, the JYSK furniture and home goods store located within the complex was completely destroyed. The building structures are deformed, and the surrounding area is littered with building materials and metal structures.

### Condition of Auchan Hypermarket and Recovery Efforts

The Auchan hypermarket, located in close proximity to the explosion epicenter, was also damaged during the nighttime strike. The retail chain's press service confirmed that the building did not suffer critical destruction, though the facade and entrance group sustained damage.

In the morning, prompt restoration work began near the store. Utility crews and hypermarket employees are clearing broken glass, while window openings and facade elements are being rapidly covered with chipboard panels. Despite the damage to the entrance group, the store has resumed normal operations and is welcoming customers.

### Impact by District and Official Data

According to the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office as of 9:30 a.m. on October 22, one person was killed and 24 were injured, including seven children, as a result of the nighttime attack. Destruction and infrastructure damage were recorded in six districts of the city.

In the Dniprovskyi district of the capital, 13 private houses were destroyed. In other districts, damage was reported to eight multi-story residential buildings, an ambulance station, a restaurant, a monastery, a post office, office premises, as well as energy, railway, and subway infrastructure facilities.

### Significance of Events and Recovery Operations

The consequences of the nighttime missile attack have placed a severe strain on municipal services and Kyiv's transport infrastructure. The massive strike on civilian and commercial facilities across several districts of the capital requires large-scale restoration work. The further situation depends on the pace of repairing energy and transport facilities, as well as providing assistance to affected residents.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Как выглядят Retail Park, "Эпицентр" и "Ашан" на Почайной в Киеве после атаки: фото, видео](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kiy-viglyad-mayut-retail-park-epitsentr-ta-1792655788.html) - The original RBC-Ukraine source describes the aftermath of the shelling at Pochaina, destruction at Epicenter, and Auchan's status.

## FAQ

### What facilities were damaged at Pochaina in Kyiv?

The heaviest destruction occurred at the Epicenter hypermarket and the JYSK store in the Retail Park complex, which were destroyed. The Auchan hypermarket facade was also damaged.

### Is Auchan at Pochaina operating after the shelling?

Yes, despite damage to the entrance group and facade, the store has already resumed normal operations and is welcoming customers.

### What are the official figures regarding casualties?

As of 9:30 a.m. on October 22, one fatality and 24 injuries, including seven children, were reported.