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Dynamo Kyiv lost to Fiorentina 1–2 in a Conference League match. The team conceded first, equalized in the 55th minute, but the opponent snatched victory in the 74th, complicating their chances of advancing.
Two explosions occurred in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district and have been classified as terrorism. One National Guard serviceman was killed, and security personnel and law enforcement officers were wounded; the second blast went off after police and medics arrived.
The ombudsman reported on the multi-year blocking of the transfer of St. Nicholas Church to the religious community and accused the Ministry of Culture of delaying the enforcement of a court ruling, warning about the building's dangerous technical condition.
Kyivshlyakhbud was the sole bidder in the tender for the major overhaul of a section of Lobanovskyi Avenue in the Solomyanskyi district; the company offered about UAH 785 million. The last major overhaul there took place more than 20 years ago.
On Naberezhne Highway a car veered off the road and crashed into the concrete parapet of an underpass. The driver died, three passengers were hospitalized, and police have launched a criminal investigation.
The body of 41-year-old Dmytro Kadenyuk was found in the Pechersk district. Police have opened an investigation: the body bore stab wounds, the apartment door was locked, and a knife was in his hand; the man had previously suffered from depression.
Head of the DBR’s investigative department Dmytro Mirkovets told a meeting of a temporary commission that the Bureau does not consider it proven that NABU correctly matched the pseudonyms to DBR employees. The investigation into Energoatom is ongoing, and there is no evidence so far.
On December 10 at 10:00 a.m. in Kyiv the renovated Bessarabsky Market opened in test mode. Traditional market trading has been preserved, and a food hall featuring international cuisines and a bar has been introduced. The modernization included new refrigeration and retail equipment; the works were scheduled from May 19 to August 19, 2025, with no interference in the landmark's authentic elements.
In the Pechersk district, the body of a 41-year-old man with stab wounds was found in an apartment. Investigators, operatives and a forensic medical examiner are working at the scene; authorities are determining the legal classification of the case. Earlier, information emerged about a possible connection to the son of Leonid Kadenyuk.
In the capital and surrounding region, emergency outage schedules have been suspended, but up to half of Kyiv’s consumers remain without power. In most regions, emergency cuts continue due to the aftermath of massive missile-and-drone strikes; schedules are posted on operators’ websites. An expert warns of equipment shortages.
A 52-year-old Kyiv resident has been detained on suspicion of illegally selling ammunition; during a search authorities seized an RPG round, shell fragments and cartridges. The incident is linked to the October 30 explosion at a sorting center.
The project name "Mostytska" will be changed before the station is put into operation. In 2026 Kyiv residents will choose the final name via the "Kyiv Digital" app from three proposed options.
This morning on Brovarskyi Avenue an Audi crashed into a guardrail — five people were injured. Traffic is restricted in both directions from the Metro Bridge; police and medical teams are working at the scene.
In the 49th week of 2025, 9,782 cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections were recorded in the capital — 1.8% fewer. The COVID-19 rate fell by 29.3%. More than 60% of those ill were children; three fatal cases were recorded.
In Kyiv, at Vydubychi station, a teenager suffered fatal injuries after ending up on the roof of a city commuter train car. Police and a forensic medical examiner are working at the scene, investigating the circumstances of the incident.
In central Kyiv on Khreshchatyk, police detained a local athlete who struck a passerby. The victim sustained a severe traumatic brain injury and a fracture of the temporal bone; the attacker has been formally notified of suspicion.
The Environmental Prosecutor’s Office is demanding the restoration of the water-protection status of a cascade of ponds on the Nyvka River, re-registered in 2022 for residential development; the court has prohibited construction on 14.5 hectares while the case is being considered.
A 39-year-old anesthesiologist has been notified of suspicion of negligent performance of duties after the death of a child during general anesthesia. An expert examination indicated acute heart failure caused by administration of a contraindicated drug; the Ministry of Health revoked the clinic’s license.
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in central Kyiv on December 4 due to security measures related to the arrival of foreign delegations. The State Security Administration asks that this be taken into account when planning travel around the city.
On December 3, a ceremonial farewell was held at the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Arena for Volodymyr Muntyan, who died on December 1 at the age of 80. The burial took place at Baikove Cemetery; club representatives and well-known footballers attended the event.
An indictment has been sent to the Shevchenkivskyi District Court against Dmytro Zahumennyi, head of the KMDA apparatus, and the former head of a municipal enterprise. They are suspected of embezzling about UAH 1.3 million for repairs to a private building.
On November 20, the Kyiv Court of Appeal reviewed the bail amount for former Motor Sich head Vyacheslav Bohuslaiev — it has been set at UAH 757 million; his detention remains in effect until December 20, 2025.
On December 1, a bust of Hetman Ivan Mazepa was unveiled at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. The opening was attended by representatives of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance, sculptors, and the management of the reserve.
Budshliakhmash has begun construction of a 3,000 sq. m production site for frames in Brovary; the launch is expected in mid-2026. The company plans to raise the share of Ukrainian components to 75% and develop an industrial park with about $40 million in investment.
Dynamo Kyiv lost at home to UPL outsider SC Poltava in the 14th round — 1:2. It was Ihor Kostiuk’s first official match as acting head coach; the Kyivans suffered their fourth defeat in a row.
A 52-year-old woman from Kyiv phoned in a threat that she would detonate a grenade in the administrative building of one of the capital’s police departments. She was detained; investigators have announced suspicion under Part 2 of Article 259 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which carries a sentence of up to eight years’ imprisonment.
A 23-year-old Tesla driver, intoxicated, struck a 13-year-old girl on an unregulated pedestrian crossing in the Obolon district. The man was detained and charged under part 3 of Article 286-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine; the court ordered pretrial detention, and he faces up to 10 years in prison.
Employees of a municipal medical institution in the capital are suspected of embezzling more than UAH 1.6 million through fictitious records of mobile palliative care. The suspects are a former director and a doctor; authorities are considering pretrial detention.
After the massive strike on November 29 in Kyiv, power was restored to about 420,000 households, but part of the Holosiivskyi district remains without electricity. Rescuers have finished clearing the rubble; 37 people injured, two dead.
In the capital, the clearing of rubble and the elimination of the aftermath of the November 29 shelling have been completed. A total of 360 rescuers and 74 pieces of equipment took part; psychologists assisted 50 people. Thirty-seven people were injured and two were killed; some districts were temporarily left without heat.
The Interior Ministry published video showing police officers Oleksandr Tyazhkorob and Denys Perkovskyi, together with residents, pulling a boy out after a nighttime strike on Kyiv on November 29; the child was handed over to medics. The patrol officers extinguished fires and evacuated residents from blocked apartments.
During a nighttime attack, several districts of Kyiv temporarily lost heating. Municipal crews are working on restoration; the water supply has been restored, and power crews have restored electricity to more than 360,000 households. There are casualties — both injured and dead.
During the nighttime shelling of Kyiv on November 29, 37 people were injured and two killed; 15 were hospitalized. In Kyiv Oblast another fatality and more than ten wounded were reported. Energy infrastructure was damaged, leaving thousands of customers without power.
After an overnight shelling of the capital, the number of people affected has risen to 29. Two people were killed; 19 are hospitalized. Earlier reports said 27 had been wounded.
A nighttime missile-and-drone strike on November 28–29 left more than 500,000 without power in Kyiv and about 100,000 in the surrounding region. Restoration efforts are underway; casualties and infrastructure damage have been reported.
On the night of November 29, a combined strike on Kyiv caused a drop in water pressure on the right bank. The city reports damaged buildings, fires, 11 people injured and power outages; one person was killed.
An explosion occurred while a gas filter was being replaced at a service station in Obolon; no injuries have been reported. Rescuers and an investigative team are working at the scene. Separately, a large fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 94 people.
The military command will decide on the duration of the curfew. For now, lifting or shortening nighttime restrictions on December 25 and December 31–January 1 is not being considered due to security risks. The main Christmas tree will be funded by patrons.
Overnight and on the morning of November 29, fog is forecast in the capital with visibility of 200–500 m (I, yellow). Forecasters expect mostly cloudy weather, a southeast wind, nighttime temperatures of 2–4°C and daytime 7–9°C.
A former MP received hotel reimbursement despite having no need for it, since he owned his own residence in Kyiv.
Oleksandr Shovkovskyi is no longer the head coach of Dynamo Kyiv. Ihor Kostyuk, the U19 coach, has been appointed acting head coach.
A petition was registered in Kyiv to rename the Akademmistechko metro station to Vasyl Stus; 1,167 signatures have been collected out of the required 6,000, with 52 days remaining until the end of voting.
Kyivkhlib (Alviva Group) has begun producing dry confectionery products — wafers, biscuits and snacks; total production capacity is 500 tonnes per month.