Extreme Activity
50.449358°N 30.529128°E
Total Events
25,191
Artillery
3,941
UAV Attacks
2,411
Active Period
Feb 24, 2022 — Apr 12, 2026
Kyiv (Kiev City) has documented 25,191 conflict events from Feb 24, 2022 to Apr 12, 2026, with artillery as the primary form of warfare at 16% of incidents. The area is currently classified as Ukraine Controlled by ISW and DeepStateMap composite assessment.
Conflict Profile Analysis
Aerial and drone warfare defines the conflict at Kyiv, with airstrikes and UAV attacks comprising 43% of recorded combat events. This suggests the location is targeted by standoff weapons rather than direct ground engagement.
Despite remaining under Ukrainian control throughout the conflict, Kyiv has endured sustained targeting — the 25,191 recorded events indicate persistent threat from Russian forces without territorial seizure.
Civilian casualties have been recorded in 2,237 incidents (8.9% of all events), reflecting the toll on non-combatants in the area.
Conflict Event Overview
| Event Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| explosion Artillery Shelling | 3,941 | 15.6% |
| home Property Damage | 3,038 | 12.1% |
| flight_takeoff UAV/Drone Attacks | 2,411 | 9.6% |
| group Civilian Casualties | 2,237 | 8.9% |
| radar Air Defense Actions | 1,535 | 6.1% |
| flight Airstrikes | 1,180 | 4.7% |
| warning IED/Mine Events | 1,044 | 4.1% |
| person_off Military Casualties | 958 | 3.8% |
| undo Retreats/Withdrawals | 506 | 2% |
| bolt Raids | 383 | 1.5% |
| domain Occupation Events | 286 | 1.1% |
| local_fire_department Firefights | 243 | 1% |
| shield Armored Engagements | 224 | 0.9% |
| computer Cyber Operations | 183 | 0.7% |
| local_hospital Hospital/Medical | 119 | 0.5% |
Event Type Distribution
Activity Timeline
Monthly Events in Kyiv
Territorial Control History
Current Status: Ukraine Controlled
Kyiv has been under Russian control for approximately 0 recorded days since February 2022.
Russia
Contested
Comparative Analysis
vs Kiev City Average
| Metric | Kyiv | Oblast Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Events | 25,191 | 2,145 | +23,046 |
| Artillery Events | 3,941 | 347 | +3,594 |
| Airstrike Events | 1,180 | 101 | +1,079 |
| UAV Events | 2,411 | 206 | +2,205 |
| Civilian Casualties | 2,237 | 194 | +2,043 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conflict events have been recorded in Kyiv?
Kyiv has recorded 25,191 conflict events between Feb 24, 2022 and Apr 12, 2026. This places it in the extreme activity category among Ukraine's 0 conflict zones within Kiev City.
Has Kyiv been targeted despite remaining under Ukrainian control?
Yes. Although Kyiv has remained under Ukrainian sovereignty throughout the conflict, it has been targeted with 25,191 recorded incidents. The area has never been under Russian territorial control, but has experienced sustained attack activity.
What type of military activity is most common in Kyiv?
Artillery Shelling is the dominant event type in Kyiv, accounting for 15.6% of all incidents with 3,941 recorded events followed by UAV/Drone Attacks at 2,411 incidents. The distribution across multiple event types indicates a complex operational environment.
How have civilians been affected by the conflict in Kyiv?
There have been 2,237 recorded civilian casualty incidents in Kyiv, representing 8.9% of all events. While any civilian harm is significant, this rate is within the range observed across actively targeted locations.
Why does Kyiv have such a high concentration of conflict events?
Kyiv's 25,191 events reflect its significance as a key target in {$oblast}. The volume of reporting also correlates with media access and infrastructure — larger cities with more news correspondents tend to have more granular event documentation in the VIINA dataset.
Data Source
Location Conflict Data: VIINA Dataset (Georgetown University) — Violent Incident Information from News Articles. Territorial control: ISW + DeepStateMap composite.
Last updated: April 12, 2026