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UkrainePublished: 5 September 2026 at 00:08

Russia strikes warehouses in Sviatopetrivske near Kyiv, fire breaks out

Russian forces struck warehouse buildings in the village of Sviatopetrivske in Kyiv region four times with drones on the evening of September 4, sparking a fire. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

Russian forces carried out multiple strikes on a warehouse complex in the village of Sviatopetrivske in Kyiv region on the evening of Wednesday, September 4. The strikes were reported by Anton Ovsiienko, head of the Bilohorodka community administration.

According to him, four direct drone hits on warehouse buildings were confirmed. A fire broke out at the site, and heavy smoke has been observed covering the area.

No casualties reported so far

Preliminary information indicates there were no deaths or injuries as a result of the strike. The situation is being clarified.

Residents urged to take precautions

Local authorities have asked residents of nearby areas to close their windows, avoid going outside unless necessary, and stay away from the impact site to reduce exposure to smoke and other risks.

It was also reported that traffic on Bilohorodska street was temporarily blocked in both directions — from Bilohorodka toward Sviatopetrivske and back — for safety reasons.

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