#Kiev

Kyiv hit by massive drone attack: Ukrnafta gas station destroyed, one killed, railway infrastructure damaged

Incidents 09/23/2026, 13:59

On the morning of September 23, Kyiv came under a massive drone attack: an Ukrnafta gas station was destroyed, and the railway and a business center were damaged. One person was killed and eight were injured.

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Sixth strike in weeks: photos of a destroyed Ukrnafta gas station in Kyiv released after drone attack

Incidents 09/23/2026, 09:51

Photos of the aftermath of the sixth strike in weeks on a gas station of the Ukrnafta network have been released in Kyiv. On the morning of September 23, drones attacked two gas stations in the Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi districts; one person was injured.

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Drones hit two gas stations in Kyiv: three injured, two in critical condition

Incidents 09/23/2026, 09:14

On the morning of September 23, Russian drones struck two gas stations in the Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi districts of Kyiv. Three hospitalized people are known, two in critical condition, train traffic temporarily suspended.

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Kyiv Prepares for Winter: 82% of Municipal Buildings Have Received Readiness Certificates, and Large-Diameter Heating Networks Are Fully Restored

Politics 09/23/2026, 01:22

The Kyiv City Administration reported that 82% of municipal buildings have received readiness certificates for the heating season, and hydraulic testing of the heating networks has been completed with 2,413 out of 2,451 damages eliminated.

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Autumn Break in Kyiv Schools: Kyiv City Council Education Department Announces Exact Dates for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

Culture 09/22/2026, 13:59

The Kyiv City Council's Department of Education has approved the recommended structure of the academic year: the autumn break in Kyiv schools will take place from October 26 to November 1, 2026, although the dates may be adjusted taking security into account.

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Kyiv working out incentives for businesses hit by Russian attacks: land lease, property tax, and gas station protection

Economy 09/16/2026, 14:05

The Kyiv City Council and major business are working out options to support entrepreneurs whose facilities were hit by Russian attacks: this concerns incentives on land lease and property tax. No specific decisions have been made yet.

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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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