#Kyiv

Russian drone debris falls onto a roadway in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district: fire erupts at the scene

Incidents 11/12/2026, 14:45

On November 12, debris from a Russian drone fell on a road in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, causing a fire that was extinguished by firefighters. This is the second attack on the capital that day.

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"Land is Mine": How NABU-Wanted Komarnytskyi Continues to Control Kyiv Land Allocation from Vienna

Politics 11/12/2026, 14:42

Despite the submission of the indictment in the "Clean City" case to the HACC, the figures in the corruption scheme have retained their positions in Kyiv's land block. NABU-wanted Komarnytskyi from Vienna continues to influence the distribution of capital land, and the Kyiv City Council commission is effectively paralyzed.

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Contra-Drone Expert: Ballistics is the Only Real Threat to Kyiv's Bridges, and EW is Powerless Against It

Politics 11/12/2026, 13:58

Contra-Drone co-founder Timofiy Yurkov stated that ballistic missiles remain the only real threat to Kyiv's bridges, against which EW is powerless. The only effective interception requires expensive Patriot missiles; no cheap analogue is foreseen in the near future.

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Drone crashes on road in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district: car and bus catch fire, one person injured

Incidents 11/12/2026, 13:51

In Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, a passenger car and likely a bus caught fire after a drone crash, leaving one person injured. This is the second attack on the capital today.

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Why 'Shaheds' Circle Over Kyiv: EW Specialist Explains Loitering and Drone Disorientation

Politics 11/12/2026, 13:20

Contra-Drone co-founder Timofey Yurkov explains that 'Shahed' drones circling over Kyiv are not searching for targets, but are in a state of disorientation after losing connectivity.

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"Water was gone for 17 hours": how shelling hits Kyiv's water supply and whether the capital faces a sanitary catastrophe

Incidents 11/12/2026, 12:29

In the autumn of 2026, Russian shelling damaged Kyiv's energy and water infrastructure: water was off for a day or longer, and authorities are warning of a risk of sewage problems.

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EW Dome Over Kyiv: How It Jams Shaheds and Why It Doesn't Protect the Entire City

Technology 11/12/2026, 10:21

Contra-Drone expert Tymofiy Yurkov explained how the EW dome over Kyiv works: it jams jet Shaheds and missiles, but protects only specific objects rather than the entire city.

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Black holes in walls and destroyed balconies: What a 9-story building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district looks like after a Russian drone attack

Incidents 11/12/2026, 10:04

In Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, a Russian drone hit a 9-story building: a hole in the wall, fire on floors 3–6, destroyed balconies. Mayor Klitschko confirmed destruction at the 5th-floor level.

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Drones hit six communities in Zhytomyr region: energy and homes damaged, nine-story building struck in Kyiv

Incidents 11/12/2026, 09:10

Over the day and night, Russian drones attacked six communities in the Zhytomyr region: private homes, energy and transport facilities were damaged, and one person was injured. In Kyiv, a drone struck a nine-story building.

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Russia launches ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: Explosions rock the capital, authorities urge residents to seek shelter

Incidents 11/12/2026, 01:12

On the night of November 12, Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat, explosions rang out in the capital, and the KCMA urged residents to take shelter.

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Retroville in Kyiv Completes Food Court Expansion: +250 Seats and Four New Venues

Economy 11/12/2026, 00:00

Kyiv's Retroville shopping mall has completed its food court expansion: the second-floor zone has received 250 additional seats and four new venues. The renovation started in May 2026 as part of the mall's gastronomy development strategy.

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Ukrzaliznytsia launches first direct rail route from Zhytomyr and Lutsk to Poland

Economy 11/11/2026, 19:35

Ukrzaliznytsia launches train No. 123/124 Kyiv–Chełm via Zhytomyr and Lutsk: for the first time, these cities will have a direct rail connection to Poland. Sales start November 11, first trip November 20.

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Kyiv residents urged to keep water supplies and power banks amid shelling

Politics 11/11/2026, 18:24

Deputy Head of the KCSA Petro Panteleev urged Kyiv residents to keep a supply of water and power banks at home amid intense shelling and power shortages. During a total blackout, the Kyiv Metro will function as a shelter.

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Klitschko Inspects Readiness of Kyiv Orphanage for Winter: Facility is Fully Autonomous

Politics 11/11/2026, 17:42

Vitali Klitschko personally verified the readiness of a Kyiv orphanage for winter: the facility is fully autonomous with generators, a water well, and shelters. It cares for 97 children, eight of whom are being prepared for adoption.

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How to Arrange a Burial at the National Military Memorial Cemetery: Procedure and Free Services

Politics 11/11/2026, 15:41

The National Military Memorial Cemetery free of charge organizes burials of Ukraine's defenders. We explain who is eligible for burial and how to process the documents.

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Kyiv Temporarily Disables Outdoor Lighting Due to Power Shortage

Incidents 11/11/2026, 14:59

On the evening of November 10, outdoor lighting was temporarily turned off in Kyiv due to a power shortage caused by damage to energy infrastructure. Exceptions are made for cabinets powering alert systems.

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Double strike on Poltava: private enterprise and house damaged, three injured — latest updates

Incidents 11/11/2026, 12:35

On the morning of November 11, Russian forces struck Poltava twice: a private enterprise and a residential house were damaged, leaving three people injured. Eight regions are also experiencing power outages.

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Drone falls in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district: Fire, damaged car, and one injured

Incidents 11/11/2026, 11:33

A drone fell in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district: a fire broke out in an open area, the blast wave damaged a car, and one person received medical assistance on site. The incident occurred against the backdrop of power outages in eight regions of Ukraine.

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