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title: "Tragedy in Kyiv: Six Dead at Silpo Warehouses After Mass Strike by Russian Forces"
description: "Tragedy in the Kyiv region: 6 employees of the Silpo chain died as a result of a night strike by Russian forces. 🔥 Fires engulfed distribution centers, and the total number of casualties in the region reached 16. Rescuers continue to extinguish buildings and clear debris. 🚒"
date: 2026-08-05T09:38:00.000Z
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# Tragedy in Kyiv: Six Dead at Silpo Warehouses After Mass Strike by Russian Forces

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The night attack by Russian forces on Kyiv and the surrounding region has resulted in a tragedy for employees of Ukraine's largest retail chain. As a result of a massive shelling, large-scale fires broke out at two Silpo distribution centers. According to the latest data, six company employees have died. Information on the number of injured is currently being verified.

### Company Reaction and Condolences

The Silpo press service called the incident an "indescribable loss." In an official statement, the company expressed its readiness to provide all necessary assistance to the families of the deceased and the injured. "We are in constant contact with the families and express our sincere condolences," the retailer noted.

### Scale of Destruction and Rescue Operations

The situation in the Kyiv region remains critical. The State Emergency Service (SES) reported that the total number of deaths resulting from the night attack has risen to 16, with another 29 injured. Rescuers continue to eliminate the consequences of the strikes at several locations.

In the Brovary district, SES units are working at five sites: at one of them, the fire was extinguished, but work on dousing structures and clearing debris continues. In the Bucha district, a fire is being fought in a warehouse building. Also, in the Fastiv district, rescuers extinguished a fire involving vehicles on the territory of one of the enterprises.

### Nature of the Attack and Targets

In the night of August 5, Russian forces struck Ukraine using 28 missiles and 115 unmanned aerial vehicles. Despite the active work of air defense forces, it was not possible to intercept the ballistic missiles. The main target of the aggression was the Kyiv region.

In the capital itself, damage was recorded in the Holosiivskyi, Obolon, Desnyanskyi, and Sviatoshyn districts. Not only residential buildings but also critical infrastructure facilities were hit. In particular, the warehouses of the companies "Epicentr," ROZETKA, and the logistics centers of "Nova Poshta" were damaged.

A particular danger in the Holosiivskyi district was an ammonia leak resulting from the destruction of an industrial facility. The situation was quickly brought under control, and the threat was eliminated by rescuers.