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Missile event in Kyiv, Boryspil' area, Ukraine on Thu 20th August 2026

20th August 2026

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Russian forces hit warehouse storing Varus supermarket goods in Boryspil.

A warehouse containing goods for Varus supermarkets in Boryspil has been damaged as a result of a Russian missile strike on the night of 19-20 August.

Source: Varus on Facebook

Quote: "A warehouse belonging to the chain's logistics partner, located in Boryspil, was hit. In particular, it stored some of the chain's product stocks. We are currently working together with representatives of the partner company to assess the consequences and clarify all the circumstances of the incident."

Details: Varus warned that as a result, temporary partial shortages of some products may occur in certain stores. The chain also asserted that it continues to operate normally – all stores are open and ready to receive customers.

"We are doing everything possible to ensure uninterrupted supply and product availability on the shelves," the company stated.

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