Russian armed forces launched a massive strike on facilities in Kyiv and Kyiv region
August 05 2026, 12:00
Kyiv and region hit by large-scale attack, at least 15 killed, 51 injured
In Kyiv region, 14 people died and 27 were injured.
Most casualties occurred in Brovary district, nine people killed. Four more people died in Bucha district, and one in Fastiv district.
Large-scale warehouse fires broke out in Brovary, Velyka Dymerka, Kvitneve, and Peremoha. In Chaiky, a logistics center is on fire; in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, a fire broke out at a logistics facility. In Fastiv district, vehicles caught fire on the grounds of an enterprise.
In Kyiv itself, one person died and 24 were injured.
A non-residential building caught fire in Obolon district (judging by photos, a Nova Poshta warehouse), and a Novus store warehouse caught fire in Sviatoshyn district.
Fires also broke out in Holosiiv and Desna districts.
An ammonia leak occurred at one of the industrial facilities in Holosiiv district.
Air quality worsened in some districts of Kyiv following the strikes. The highest pollution levels were recorded in Obolon and Sviatoshyn districts. Residents are advised to keep windows closed and limit time spent outdoors.