Kyiv, 22 March 2026. A large-scale fire broke out in the Desnianskyi district of the capital, in Troyeschyna. According to preliminary reports, a warehouse building caught fire.
A warehouse building is on fire in the capital, the alarm was not raised
According to journalists, the fire started suddenly:
- A warehouse is on fire
- thick black smoke is visible from different parts of Kyiv
- no air raid alert was announced at that moment
Eyewitnesses posted videos showing heavy smoke rising over residential areas.
The situation on the ground
Emergency services are working at the scene. There is no information about the victims as of now.
The cause of the fire has not yet been established.
Context.
Troyeshchyna is one of the largest residential areas in Kyiv, so such incidents quickly attract the attention of residents and cause concern.
The absence of an air raid alert indicates that the fire was not caused by a missile or drone attack.
Conclusion.
The fire in Troyeschyna became a notable event for the capital due to the scale of the smoke. Additional information is expected from the rescuers on the causes of the incident.
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