The Kyiv region became the largest among the regional markets for new residential construction listed by the State Statistics Service in January–June 2026, with a figure of 599,300 square meters, while 437,900 square meters were reported in Kyiv, according to Experts.news.
In the Kyiv region, approximately 9,100 apartments were registered at the start of construction. On an annual basis, the area of new construction remained virtually unchanged, decreasing by only 0.3%.
In Kyiv, the area of registered new housing decreased by 10.7%—to 437,900 square meters.
At the same time, the statistics on the number of apartments in the capital appear unusual: the State Statistics Service reports approximately 1,400 registered apartments despite a significant total area. This may be related to the structure of specific projects and the characteristics of the published data.
The Lviv region became the third-largest market, where 501,500 square meters of housing and approximately 7,200 apartments were announced in the first half of the year.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, the area of new construction totaled 248,400 square meters, down 20.5% year-over-year. At the same time, approximately 5,800 apartments were registered.
In the Odesa region, the figure reached 328.7 thousand square meters and approximately 1,100 apartments; however, the State Statistics Service has not disclosed comparable figures for the previous year.
Thus, in terms of the volume of announced new construction, the largest markets continue to be concentrated around Kyiv and the western regions of the country.
The Finnish company Happy Nordic Living Oy plans to implement two projects in the Kyiv region—to build a factory for the production of prefabricated wooden structures and to create a pilot residential complex for residents of the region who have been affected by Russian attacks, as well as internally displaced persons (IDPs), according to a Wednesday report on the website of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
Natalia Gavatyuk, Deputy Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, held a meeting with Timo Mikkonen, CEO of Happy Nordic Living Oy, and his team, during which the parties discussed the prospects for implementing the investment project and the next steps for its launch.
According to the report, the plant is expected to create approximately 400 jobs: “Currently, sites in the region’s industrial parks are being considered for the production facility. This approach will allow for the necessary infrastructure to be prepared more quickly and for the project to move forward.”
At the same time, the company is considering the possibility of creating a pilot housing complex in the Kyiv region for residents of the region who have been affected by Russian attacks, as well as internally displaced persons (IDPs).
During the meeting, the parties agreed on mechanisms for further trilateral cooperation between the Kyiv Regional State Administration, Happy Nordic Living Oy, and consulting partner UVT GROUP to prepare a roadmap for the project.
The Kyiv Oblast State Administration has delivered five more passenger buses to Bucha as part of aid from its French partners—the Île-de-France region—according to the administration’s press service.
“Four buses had previously been added to the community’s fleet, and now five more have been added. The vehicles are adapted for people with disabilities and parents with strollers. The barrier-free design makes the buses more comfortable for all passengers,” the statement on the Telegram channel reads.
It is emphasized that this is an important step toward strengthening the local transportation system, as people’s daily mobility directly affects their quality of life.
In total, as part of the partnership with the Île-de-France region, Kyiv Oblast has already received 60 buses, which are being transferred to local communities.
The Kyiv Region Regional Development Agency has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Aydem Holding A.S., one of Turkey’s largest energy investors, regarding the construction of up to 100 MW of renewable energy capacity in the region.
According to a post by the Agency on LinkedIn on Thursday, it will provide comprehensive support to the investor at all stages of the project’s implementation, including identifying the optimal land plot, engaging with local communities, and coordinating with government authorities. Project support will be provided in collaboration with UkraineInvest.
“Our goal is to make the Kyiv region one of the most attractive regions for international investors, where large-scale investment projects are implemented quickly, transparently, and effectively,” commented Nazarii Volyanskyi, director of the Agency.
According to him, the partnership with Aydem Holding A.S. will mark the beginning of new large-scale investments, contribute to the development of the region’s energy infrastructure, and strengthen the Ukrainian-Turkish economic partnership.
The holding company’s website states that it has been operating in the fields of electricity generation, distribution, and retail for 40 years, applying an innovative approach in the energy sector. The primary focus is on renewable energy: hydro, wind, and geothermal sources.
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Nazarii Volyansky has been appointed director of the “Kyiv Region Regional Development Agency” following a competitive selection process.
According to the Unified State Register, Volyansky has been listed as the agency’s director since July 20. The Agency’s director is appointed for a three-year term by decision of its supervisory board.
In his new position, Volyansky will focus on attracting investment and international technical assistance, developing strategic partnerships, supporting communities and businesses, and implementing projects for the recovery and economic development of Kyiv Oblast.
Volyansky has over 10 years of experience in the fields of international economics, attracting foreign direct investment, business-government relations, and strategic communications.
Since January 2025, he has served as director of government relations in Ukraine for the Polish energy group UNIMOT S.A. From 2024 to 2025, he headed the Ukrainian representative office of the Polish Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP), where he focused on developing Ukrainian-Polish economic cooperation, establishing business contacts, and supporting Ukrainian companies’ entry into the Polish and other European markets.
In 2023, Volyansky served as head of the Department of International Relations and Communications at UkraineInvest, the government agency responsible for attracting and supporting investment. From 2021 to 2023, he worked as director of corporate communications at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He was also the creator and host of the television program “Exclusive with Nazar Volyansky” on the Rada TV channel, as well as an advisor to the leadership of the Ukrainian Nuclear Forum Association and the technology company FRDM Group. In October 2025, he was appointed Head of Development and Representative of the National Association of Lobbyists of Ukraine in Poland.
Volyansky earned a master’s degree in journalism from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, studied international economics and economic relations at the Kyiv Institute of International Relations, and completed a training program for specialists in attracting foreign direct investment at the Møller Institute at the University of Cambridge.
The Kyiv Regional Development Agency was registered on June 12, 2018. Its founders were the Kyiv Regional State Administration, the Kyiv Regional Council, the Kyiv Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University, and the non-governmental organization “Society of Researchers of Ukraine.”
The Agency’s main objective is to promote the economic development of the Kyiv region and coordinate cooperation between investors, businesses, local communities, and government agencies. The Agency provides support for investment projects, assists with the registration of industrial parks, helps prepare grant applications, identifies suitable land plots and production facilities, and develops business models and community development strategies.
Among the Agency’s projects are the European GreenGov program for implementing environmental standards, the development of community development strategies for Kyiv Oblast, the “Power of Opportunities” entrepreneurship support program, the development of the region’s biogas industry, and projects to expand rehabilitation assistance.
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On the night of August 5, a Russian attack destroyed the high-tech, automated, Class A DENKA LOGISTICS logistics complex in the village of Chaiky, Kyiv Oblast, according to a press release from the MTI Group.
There were no fatalities or injuries among the employees. The company noted that the extent of the damage is very significant.
DENKA LOGISTICS was the main logistics hub of the MTI Group, as well as one of the largest and most modern logistics hubs in Ukraine. The complex had been operating continuously since 2009 and featured a high level of automation in its warehouse processes.
Every day, thousands of pairs of shoes, items of clothing, gadgets, electronics, and home appliances were shipped from the warehouse to stores and directly to customers. The complex provided logistics services for retail chains and other businesses within the MTI Group.
“We are continuing to operate. We are already assessing the consequences of the attack and reorganizing all processes. We are doing everything possible to ensure that customers are affected as little as possible by this disruption,” the group said in a statement.
MTI Group intends to restore the damaged facilities. The company has promised to keep customers and partners informed about changes in logistics operations and further steps toward restoring the complex.
MTI’s official website notes that the DENKA LOGISTICS complex was equipped with an automated warehouse logistics management system and had approximately 20,000 square meters of specialized facilities. The main categories of goods handled at its facilities were clothing and footwear, cosmetics, office equipment, and household appliances.
MTI Group operates in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The group includes businesses in the fields of retail, information and communication technologies, cybersecurity, services, and logistics.
In Ukraine, the group comprises eight businesses, including INTERTOP, AMADEO (the official distributor of Pandora), PROTORIA (which operates the Samsung Experience Store chain), as well as MTI, OCTOPUS CYBER SERVICES, MTI-SERVICE, TECHNOGARD, and DENKA LOGISTICS.
According to MTI Group, its Ukrainian businesses operate 238 stores and employ approximately 2,700 people. The total area of stores and offices is 39,700 square meters, while warehouse space totals 28,400 square meters. The group collaborates with over 1,400 partners. In 2025, its businesses paid 3.6 billion UAH in taxes to Ukraine’s state budget.
