#Kiev

Jet-powered UAV hits apartment building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district: fire on upper floors, emergency services on scene

Incidents 09/09/2026, 09:00

In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a jet-powered UAV hit a multi-story residential building, with a fire and wall destruction on the upper floors. Mayor Klitschko and the Ukrainian Air Force report details of the attack.

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Kyiv shortens curfew: from September 10, restrictions will be in effect from 01:00 to 05:00

Politics 09/07/2026, 15:58

The Kyiv City Council of Defense has shortened the curfew: from September 10, restrictions will be in effect from 01:00 to 05:00. The city will also organize four bus routes from the central station.

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Witkoff and Kushner in Kyiv for the first time: what is known about the Trump envoys' visit after three hours of talks with Putin

Politics 09/06/2026, 13:22

On September 6, Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for the first time after three hours of talks with Putin in Moscow. Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready for peace proposals.

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Drones strike Kyiv: debris from shot-down UAVs falls in four districts, 14 people injured

Incidents 09/04/2026, 08:35

Over 24 hours, debris from shot-down drones fell in four districts of Kyiv, with 14 people injured, including a 12-year-old girl. Cars and a residential building were damaged, and a nine-story building caught fire in Holosiivskyi district.

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Verkhovna Rada Prepares a “Plan B”: Deputies May Vote from Their Phones in the Basement During Air Alerts

Politics 08/31/2026, 18:21

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a “Plan B”: during air alerts, deputies will be able to descend to a basement shelter and vote through a mobile application with personal verification. A final decision is expected after the meeting of the Coordinating Council.

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Kyiv under attack: air defense systems engaged over the capital on the day of August 30 following a Russian drone strike

Politics 08/30/2026, 15:44

On the day of August 30, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with drones: at 14:57 the Air Force reported the movement of jet-powered UAVs toward the city, after which explosions were heard in the capital and air defense systems were active.

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Three 'phantom patrols' to hit Kyiv's roads: how unmarked police cars will catch speeders

Incidents 08/30/2026, 15:09

From August 31, three "phantom patrols" — unmarked service vehicles with automatic speed violation recording — will begin operating in Kyiv and the Kyiv region. This was announced by DPPP head Alexey Beloshitsky.

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Massive Attack: Russia Launched Around 140 Drones at Ukraine Since Morning, Most Aimed at Kyiv

Politics 08/28/2026, 05:03

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that Russia launched around 140 strike drones at Ukraine since morning, more than 100 of them jet-powered. Most targets were Kyiv; around 120 drones were shot down.

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Damage to Kyiv's Power System After August 20 Attack: Blackouts, Heating Networks, and Recovery Schedule

Incidents 08/21/2026, 12:35

The night missile and drone attack on August 20, 2026, disrupted the operation of Kyiv's power system and heating networks: an emergency power supply schedule has been introduced, heating networks in the Holosiivskyi district were damaged, and the SES is eliminating the consequences.

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Night attack on Kyiv, August 20, 2026: Ballistics, destruction, and declared day of mourning

Politics 08/21/2026, 12:21

On the night of August 20, 2026, Kyiv was subjected to a powerful combined strike by ballistic missiles and UAVs. At least 15 people died, and August 21 was declared a day of mourning.

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Kyiv under combined attack: Air defense intercepts drones and missiles, residential buildings and fuel infrastructure damaged

Incidents 08/21/2026, 06:25

An air raid alert is active in Kyiv; standby air defense systems are repelling a drone and missile attack. Reports indicate a fire in a business center after drone debris fell, as well as damage to residential buildings and fuel infrastructure in the region.

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Strike on KLO oil depot in Brovary district: what is known about the night attack on Kyiv region

Incidents 08/21/2026, 05:53

On the night of August 20, Russian forces struck a KLO network oil depot in the Brovary district of the Kyiv region. Staff were not injured; the company is addressing the consequences of the destruction.

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Kyiv hit again: Russian drones cause fire in the capital, 15 killed in attacks over 24 hours

Incidents 08/21/2026, 04:18

On August 20, Russia struck Kyiv again with drones: debris from UAVs caused a fire. The overnight mass attack killed 15 people and damaged dozens of residential and social buildings.

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Lithuania's Energy Minister Spent the Night in a Kyiv Shelter: Delegation Caught in Russia's Massive Attack

Politics 08/20/2026, 20:00

Lithuania's Energy Minister Lukas Savickas and his delegation spent the night in Kyiv in a shelter due to Russia's massive combined attack. The visit, timed to coincide with the signing of an agreement on energy infrastructure protection, overlapped with a strike on the capital and the region.

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Around 40,000 Homes in Kyiv Left Without Power After Night Attack: Energy Workers Switch to Backup Schemes

Incidents 08/20/2026, 19:29

Following the night combined attack on August 20, around 40,000 homes in Kyiv were left without power. DTEK and Ukrenergo energy workers switched 50,000 households to backup power supply schemes and are preparing to repair damaged equipment.

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Fatal accident at a bus stop in Kyiv: Volkswagen Golf driver charged after two people die

Incidents 08/19/2026, 20:07

In Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, a Volkswagen Golf driver crashed into a bus stop, killing two women. The 23-year-old man has been charged and detained. The investigation focuses on a traffic violation in a dedicated lane.

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Fatal car accident in Kyiv: Volkswagen crashed into a bus and a bus stop, two people died. Police question the operation of cameras

Incidents 08/19/2026, 18:59

Fatal accident in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district: Volkswagen crashed into a bus and a bus stop, two people died. Police reported that the recording camera did not record speeding, despite obvious violations.

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Fatal car accident in Kyiv: Volkswagen crashes into a bus stop with people at high speed — medics and police on the scene

Incidents 08/19/2026, 10:26

In Kyiv, a Volkswagen crashed into a minibus and a bus stop with people at high speed. There are fatalities and injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy in the Solomianskyi district.

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