Latest news from Kyiv region. Regional events, politics, economy, culture, life of cities and districts
The state has become the owner of 24 hectares on the banks of the Stuhna River following a court ruling. Why this matters for the rule of law and the governance of state land.
While the enemy is trying to plunge Ukraine into darkness, the Bilohorodska community is shifting into a mode of maximum resilience. Village head Anton Ovsienko has published a detailed plan for the community’s operations: from strict electricity conservation to "warmth packages" for those who need them most.
Because of systematic strikes on heating infrastructure, the Kyiv region is switching hospitals and water utilities to backup power. We look at what this means for residents, how the local protection system operates, and what assistance has already been mobilized.
Missile attack knocks out confectioners' main logistics hub; workers sheltered, no casualties reported. We explain why this matters for stock levels and retail chains nationwide.
While strikes on the country's energy infrastructure continue, a Roshen warehouse in Yahotyn has caught fire. We explain why this matters for supplies, jobs, and regional security — no panic, just facts.
The State Property Fund (SPF) sold a grain-processing complex on its third attempt; the facility had been in storage since 2009. We examine why the deal matters for the local market and what this means for transparency.
While rescuers finish clearing the rubble at the "White Chocolate" residential complex, the residents of Bilohorodka are showing the whole world what true Ukrainian resilience looks like. The community, which lost two people, is not simply mourning — it is swiftly mobilizing to restore normal life.
While the country fights an external enemy, residents of the Kyiv region have found themselves in the grip of internal inaction. Sofiivska Borshchahivka and Bilohorodka have been living for a month in a reality where seeing your breath in the room is the norm and flushing the toilet with a basin is a daily quest.
DTEK announced the region's withdrawal from emergency outage schedules — we examine what changed today, how this will affect each resident's day, and what to expect next.
At the 35th kilometre of the Kyiv–Chernihiv highway near Kalynivka, a truck was involved in an accident resulting in injuries. Traffic toward Kyiv is partially blocked — we explain the consequences for roads, transport and daily commutes.
As private carriers raise fares, residents of the Bilohorodska community are coming together for change. The village council has moved from words to action, defending everyone’s right to affordable, quality transport.
As winter tests Ukraine's resilience, the Bilohorodska community is moving into a state of maximum mobilization. This is not simply a struggle against the cold — it is a test of our solidarity, where every switched-off appliance and every warmed neighbor help bring a shared victory over the energy challenge closer.
Kyiv region continues to restore sports infrastructure destroyed by the enemy. A new martial arts hall has been opened at the State Tax University in Irpin, which will become a training center for future champions and a symbol of the region’s resilience.
Kyiv region is expanding its program to provide housing for internally displaced persons. The head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Mykola Kalashnyk, signed a memorandum with the charity "Housing for IDPs," which will launch new building reconstruction projects in several communities across the region.
Kyiv region continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of energy terror. At the latest meeting of the operational headquarters of the region’s Defense Council, chaired by Mykola Kalashnyk, key priorities were outlined: recovery after attacks, fair distribution of electricity, and stable communications for every community.
While the country fights for its survival, communities in Kyiv region are laying the groundwork for life after victory. In the Bilohorodka community, reconstruction and completion of three key educational institutions have officially begun. The project is worth 600 million hryvnias and has been worked on by the village council for the past four years.
The school meals reform initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska is being scaled up. From September 1 of the next school year, the number of children receiving free hot lunches will be significantly expanded. Kyiv region, as a flagship of change, is already demonstrating results that are becoming an example for the entire country.
True friendship is tested in hardship, and true solidarity is shown through sustained support. The civic organization "Sankt Augustin and Friends Help" (Germany) once again proved that the Dmytrivska community is not just a point on a map to them, but close friends. On December 14, a German delegation visited the community on a Christmas mission.
Ukrainian communities are continuing to integrate into the European space not just in words but through concrete environmental and energy projects. Recently the Boyarka community took part in the annual Municipal Platform on Climate and Energy event, where, together with EU partners, they discussed the roadmap for Ukraine’s "green" recovery.
Recovery is not just about repairing damaged walls; it is about laying the groundwork for future prosperity. In Kyiv, a large-scale Results and Development Forum took place as part of the "Viability+" project. Communities from the Kyiv region demonstrated how they are turning international aid into tools for long-term growth.
Ensuring the energy autonomy of communities has become the number-one priority amid potential threats to infrastructure. The Bilohorodska community has received from the government of France its second high-tech Energy BOX complex. This equipment enables critical infrastructure to operate reliably, regardless of the state of the wider power grid.
In Bucha, where life is actively being revived, an acute social conflict has erupted over electricity supply. Thousands of residents of the condo association "Nova Bucha-1" have been left hostage to the developer's temporary schemes, unpaid debts and bureaucratic delays. Although power is currently being supplied as normal, the risk of disconnection remains critical, prompting urgent intervention by city authorities.
A major marathon of Christmas celebrations for children who most need warmth and support has kicked off in Kyiv region. It is a direct signal from the authorities: the most vulnerable are always remembered. The focus is on children of servicemen, fallen defenders, orphans and children with disabilities. The first to see the fairy-tale performance were 580 children.
Sport dance has become a powerful tool of diplomacy. The Ukrainian club "Adagio" from heroic Irpin conquered Vienna, not only claiming a top spot but also delivering an important civic message to the world. Our athletes have once again proven: the indomitable Ukrainian spirit is expressed not only on the front lines.
This is not just new walls — it’s an ecosystem of respect for those who have endured the hell of war. More than 80,000 veterans already live in Kyiv region, and their return to civilian life requires action, not words. In Bucha, construction is in full swing on a large-scale veterans’ hub with a shelter and rehabilitation zones, the progress of which was personally inspected by the head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration (KOVA), Mykola Kalashnyk.