On October 21, 2026, the Metro chain shopping center in Rivne suspended operations following a drone strike. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement from the company's press service. As a result of the attack on civilian infrastructure, the hypermarket located at 21 Kulyka i Hudacheka Street was damaged. The company emphasized that there were no casualties among employees and customers.
Timeline of events and company actions
Following the incident, the shopping center was temporarily closed. According to the Metro press service, the company team is assessing the damage and determining further steps to restore the facility. Exact data on the timeline for resuming operations and the scale of the damage were not provided at the time of publication.
Context: attacks on retail facilities in the Rivne region
The incident in Rivne occurred against the backdrop of a series of strikes on retail facilities in the region. On October 20, trade facilities in the Rivne region were reportedly attacked: a large-scale fire broke out at one of the hypermarkets, Epicenter, while three people were injured at another shopping center. On October 21, the head of the Rivne Regional State Administration, Oleksandr Koval, reported on the attack on the Metro chain establishment.
Metro's operations amid hostilities
The suspension of operations at certain chain facilities is related to the general security situation. Earlier reports indicated that the Metro shopping center in Zaporizhzhia temporarily suspended operations starting August 1, 2026; the company explained the decision by citing regular forced interruptions due to security threats. The case in Rivne became another episode where retail infrastructure has become a target of strikes.
What is known at this moment
As of October 21, 2026, damage to the Metro facility in Rivne and its temporary closure have been confirmed; according to the company's statement, there are no casualties among staff and visitors. Damage assessment is underway. Additional information regarding the causes of the incident and the timeline for resuming operations may be published later.
