In the Dnipro district of Kyiv, an ice rink near the «Darnitsa» metro station sustained serious damage as a result of a Russian missile attack on the night of 19 October 2026. Footage released shows sections of the façade destroyed, metal structures twisted and the interior of the sports venue damaged. An educational building nearby was also damaged. In total, the night-time attack on the capital claimed the life of one person, whilst eight others were injured. The effects of the shelling were recorded in at least three districts of Kyiv.
- On 19 October, a Russian attack damaged the ice rink in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv.
- The footage shows significant damage to the building’s façade and metal structures.
- An educational establishment near the «Darnitsa» underground station has also been damaged.
The ice rink in the Dnipro district has suffered serious damage
A sports facility on the left bank of the capital was damaged as a result of a Russian attack overnight. The damage to the ice rink near the «Darnitsa» metro station was reported by the publication «Telegraf», whose journalists visited the site of the shelling.
The published photographs show significant damage to the building’s external structures. Part of the cladding has been torn away, the metal elements of the façade are deformed, and certain sections of the walls are effectively exposed. The scale of the damage indicates the need for a detailed technical inspection of the sports complex. However, there is as yet no official conclusion regarding the condition of the load-bearing structures or the feasibility of the arena’s continued use.
A school next to the ice rink has been damaged
The Russian attack caused damage not only to sports facilities. An educational establishment in the same area was also damaged.
According to the State Emergency Service, Damage to an educational establishment has been reported in the Dnipro district of the capital.
Footage released by journalists shows the aftermath of the strike inside the school premises. Structural elements of the building have been damaged, and debris is scattered across the school grounds.
Utility and emergency services are on the scene, dealing with the aftermath of the shelling. There are currently no reports of casualties directly at the ice rink or the educational institution.
The Russian attack damaged the metro and other facilities in Kyiv
On the night of 19 October, Russian forces launched attacks on the capital using ballistic missiles and drones.
Damage has been reported in the Dniprovskyi, Desnianskyi and Solomianskyi districts of the city.
A fire broke out in a three-storey non-residential building in the Desnianskyi district. The façade was partially destroyed and parked cars were damaged. Rescue workers found one person dead at the scene.
A fire broke out at a medical facility in the Solomyanskyi district, located in a multi-storey building. The building’s façade and windows were damaged.
The station’s infrastructure was also damaged by falling debris «Chernihivska» metro station». In particular, damage to the running rail and contact rail was recorded, leading to a temporary restriction on train services.
According to the latest figures from the Ministry of the Interior, one person was killed and eight others were injured in the capital as a result of the attack.
When will the ice rink reopen?
No date has yet been announced for the reopening of the damaged sports complex. Before it can reopen, experts must assess the condition of the structures, internal engineering systems and equipment.
The extent of the damage and the total cost of the repairs will be determined following an inspection of the site.
