Latest Russian attack melts golden arches on Ukraine’s first McDonald’s
Ukraine's first McDonald's was severely damaged in a recent Russian airstrike, with its iconic golden arches melting due to the heat of the attack. Despite the destruction, the restaurant remains operational and has withstood multiple assaults since the war began. The attack resulted in at least four fatalities and nearly 100 injuries, prompting calls for international action from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
- ▪The recent Russian attack on Kyiv's first McDonald's left its golden arches melted and the building riddled with holes.
- ▪At least four people were killed and nearly 100 civilians were injured in the assault, which involved hundreds of drones and missiles.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelensky urged allies to take action against Russia in response to the ongoing attacks.
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World News Latest Russian attack melts golden arches on Ukraine’s first McDonald’s By Anna Young Published May 25, 2026, 4:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Ukraine’s first McDonald’s was left battered — with its golden arches melting off its building — but still operating after devastating overnight Russian strikes that killed at least four people and injured dozens. The marble walls and pillars of the fast-food eatery, which opened in Kyiv in 1997, were riddled with holes, while some of its windows were shattered from the deadly attack. Footage showed the restaurant’s signature arches and white “McDonald’s” sign also melting from the onslaught, according to Ukrainian media.
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