In Kyiv this evening 30 September 2026 A fire has broken out on the premises of the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio. According to preliminary information from the Kyiv City State Administration, the fire started in one of the soundstages, where batteries are burning. Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene. Details regarding the extent of the fire, any possible casualties and the cause of the blaze are currently being ascertained.
- A fire broke out on 30 September on the premises of the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kyiv.
- According to preliminary reports, the fire broke out in one of the pavilions.
- The Kyiv City State Administration reports that the batteries are on fire inside.
- Rescue service units were dispatched to the scene.
- The cause of the fire, the extent of the blaze and details of those affected are currently being ascertained.
What is known about the fire
The Kyiv City State Administration reported the fire. The fire broke out in Shevchenkivskyi District of Kyiv on the grounds of the Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio.
According to preliminary information from the city authorities, the fire has engulfed one of the pavilions. Batteries are burning inside the building. Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene. As of the first official reports, no details were available regarding the area affected by the fire or the extent of the damage.
The cause of the fire is as yet unknown
The official cause of the fire is currently not specified. There is also no confirmed information regarding any casualties.
The fire broke out on the very same day that Kyiv and the surrounding region came under a large-scale Russian attack and emergency power cuts were introduced in the capital. At the same time KSCA did not report that the fire at the film studio was linked to a Russian attack or power cuts, so there are currently no grounds for establishing such a link.
The film studio had already sustained damage as a result of the Russian attack
In June 2026, the Dovzhenko National Film Studio had already been damaged by a Russian strike on Kyiv. A fire broke out on its premises at that time, and a significant part of the historic costume collection was destroyed as a result of the strike.
The current fire is an isolated incident. According to the latest reports, emergency services were on their way to the scene of the fire, whilst the local authorities were assessing the circumstances, the extent of the damage and the possible consequences.
