BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Russia has launched a series of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, hitting a market in Kyiv and causing fires and injuries. The attacks have killed multiple people in both Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported that a fire at a market in the Darnytskyi District was extinguished. The Russian attacks have damaged several buildings, including the office of the Nash Format publishing house and the Petrivka book market.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk
- ✓ A fire at a market in the Darnytskyi District was extinguished
- ✓ Russia's attack on Kyiv damaged the office of the Nash Format publishing house and destroyed the Petrivka book market
- ✓ Russian missile attack on Kyiv sparked fires, injured one person
- ✓ Air defense neutralized 85 drones, three missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
What changed
The Russian missile attack on Kyiv has sparked fires, injured one person, and damaged several buildings, including a publishing house and a book market.
Live updates
-
Russia launches wave of strikes on Ukraine, hits Kyiv market
Russia has launched a series of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, hitting a market in Kyiv and causing fires and injuries. The attacks have killed multiple people in both Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported that a fire at a market in the Darnytskyi District was extinguished. The Russian attacks have damaged several buildings, including the office of the Nash Format publishing house and the Petrivka book market.
Why it matters
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for several years, with both sides suffering significant losses. The recent escalation of violence has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. The international community has been closely watching the developments in the region.
What is confirmed
- A fire at a market in the Darnytskyi District was extinguished
- Russia's attack on Kyiv damaged the office of the Nash Format publishing house and destroyed the Petrivka book market
- Russian missile attack on Kyiv sparked fires, injured one person
- Air defense neutralized 85 drones, three missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Still unconfirmed
- Vladimir Putin launches revenge strikes on Kyiv after space centre attack
What to watch next
- Further escalation of violence in Ukraine
- International response to the conflict
- Humanitarian situation in Ukraine
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (19)
- The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack
- The Kyiv Independent — Russian attack rocks Kyiv as numerous explosions heard within minutes
- Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 11, 2026
- Reuters — Russian missile attack on Kyiv sparks fires, injures one, Ukraine officials say
- BBC — Three killed as Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine
- BBC — Russia launches wave of strikes on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Wildberries warehouse near Moscow
- bbc.com — BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
- Reuters — Millions of burnt books show how 'war of endurance' is hurting Ukraine
- ua.news — A fire at a market in the Darnytskyi District was extinguished
- Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Russia's attack on Kyiv damaged the office of the Nash Format publishing house and destroyed the Petrivka book market
- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Massive Overnight Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Moscow Region
- Межа. Новини України. — Russian Ballistic Attack Sets Fire to Non-Residential Buildings in Kyiv, One Person Is Injured
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community