Kyiv
A warehouse caught fire in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district following a Russian ballistic attack. Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed and that there are injured people.
On the night of August 22, Russia attacked Kyiv and the region with missiles, including ballistic ones. A series of explosions was heard in the capital.
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing will meet on August 24 to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, pressure on Russia, and security guarantees.
The President signed 15 decrees appointing 29 judges. Sixteen of them will work at the HACC and its Appeals Chamber.
The court arrested three suspects in the criminal organization case. Bail amounts are UAH 30 million, UAH 20 million, and UAH 7 million.
Zelenskyy informed Guterres about Russian strikes and civilian casualties. The parties discussed attacks on ports and the threat of rising prices.
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in effect in central Kyiv and four districts from August 22 to 25, 2026. The reason is security measures.
The city authorities urge Kyiv residents to identify shelters, not ignore alerts, and report suspicious individuals and objects. The SBU warns about recruitment for acts of sabotage.
At Lake Kyrylivske and the Syrets Stream, areas contaminated with petroleum products are being cleaned. Specialists are using the TREVITAN bioremediation agent.
The HACC remanded Maksym Mykytas in custody with bail set at UAH 30 million instead of the UAH 200 million requested by the prosecution. He said he was ready to cooperate.
Up to 10% of children at the Kyiv Perinatal Center are born prematurely. Caring for such infants is expensive and is not fully covered by payments from the NHSU.
1. 5 million Ukrainian individual entrepreneurs owe UAH 16.6 billion in taxes. The largest number of debtors is in Kyiv Oblast, while the largest total debt is in Kyiv.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes introducing penalty points for drivers following a fatal road accident in Kyiv. Fifty new cameras have already begun operating on the roads.
Police detained a 36-year-old man in Kyiv who tried to flee during a document check. He was taken to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, and a report was drawn up.
A 33-year-old Kyiv resident is suspected of sexually abusing five nieces and nephews aged between 2 and 8. He is being held in custody without bail, and the indictment has been referred to court.
Exhibitions, plays, a film club and concerts will take place in Kyiv on August 22–23. The events include tributes to Liatoshynsky and Kvitka Cisyk.
The CPD reported a new wave of Russian disinformation regarding the division of Ukraine. The Kremlin is trying to justify its aggression and sow distrust among its partners.
On August 21, heat of up to 37°C and variable cloudiness are expected in Ukraine. Brief rain showers and thunderstorms are possible in the north; in Kyiv, temperatures will reach up to +32°C.
The Italian company Leonardo has registered a "subsidiary" in Kyiv with capital of UAH 5. 13 million. It will engage in defense technologies and development.
Russia is spreading an alternative version of the history of the Scythian gold. The collection was lawfully returned to Ukraine in November 2023.
After the August 20 strike in Kyiv, 16 people were killed, 42 were injured, and 12 were rescued. Rescuers dismantled 5 slabs and removed 62 cubic meters of rubble.
The European Commission did not provide Ukraine with a €220 million grant following attacks on Black Sea ports. Support is promised through existing lending mechanisms.
Patrol officers provided assistance to three injured women following the attack on Kyiv. As a result of the massive strike, 15 people were killed and another 39 were injured.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, UAV debris caused a fire in a non-residential building. One person was killed and another injured.
About 90% of the cruise missiles were shot down during Russia's August 20 strike, but ballistic missiles are much more difficult to intercept. Ukraine needs Patriot missiles.
A critical infrastructure facility was attacked in the capital. There may be disruptions to hot water supply in Desnianskyi District and part of Dniprovskyi District.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, fragments of an enemy drone caused a fire at a business center. Emergency services have headed to the scene.
Andrii Sybiha met with Tom Fletcher in Kyiv and spoke about Russian attacks on cities and critical infrastructure. Fletcher announced a trip to Kherson.
During the massive attack on Kyiv, Lucas Savickas and his delegation took shelter. He arrived in the Ukrainian capital for a two-day visit.
The 23-year-old Volkswagen driver was remanded in custody without bail until October 17, 2026. Two people were killed and four others injured in the crash.