# For the first time since the early days of all-out war, Kyiv faces food disruptions and empty shelves

https://mins.news/en/item/21523

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-13 18:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-destroyed-this-product-empty-shelves-reappear-in-kyiv-supermarkets-for-the-first-time-since-february-2022/

> A Russian ballistic missile strike on Aug. 5 hit warehouses serving several supermarket chains and other civilian businesses. Since then, some Kyiv stores have seen shortages of vegetables, dairy and meat, while residents stocking up have added to the pressure. Supermarkets say they expect supplies to be restored by Aug. 24.

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