Kyiv's Four-Year Air Raid Toll: Over 100 Days Spent Under Sirens

Kyiv's Four-Year Air Raid Toll: Over 100 Days Spent Under Sirens

According to Главком: February 24, 2026, marks four years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation began. In that time, Kyiv has endured 2,044 air raid alerts, which have lasted a combined total of 2,477 hours and 8 minutes. This staggering figure is equivalent to over 103 days, or three and a half months, of continuous sirens. For context, this means residents have spent a substantial portion of their lives since 2022 seeking shelter.

The longest single alert occurred on May 31, 2022, lasting over 39 hours. The second longest was on May 26, 2022, at over 21 hours. In 2026, the most prolonged alarm so far was recorded on February 3, lasting 7 hours and 20 minutes. In stark contrast, the shortest alert over these four years sounded on January 13, 2026, and lasted a mere 47 seconds.

Longest Air Raid Alarms in Kyiv

• May 31, 2022 - 39 hrs. 35 min.
• May 26, 2022 - 21 hrs. 19 min.
• November 29, 2025 - 10 hrs. 31 min.
• December 27, 2025 - 9 hrs. 53 min.
• June 1, 2025 - 9 hrs. 32 min.
• August 28, 2025 - 9 hrs. 9 min.
• September 5, 2024 - 9 hrs. 08 min.
• June 17, 2025 - 8 hrs. 59 min.
• July 4, 2025 - 8 hrs. 49 min.
• July 21, 2025 - 8 hrs. 2 min.

This data illustrates the persistent intensity of aerial threats faced by Ukraine's capital throughout the war.

These numbers highlight not only the conflict's duration but also its profound impact on the daily lives of Kyiv's residents, who must constantly adapt to the reality of imminent danger. At the same time, the successes of Ukrainian forces on the front lines indicate a gradual strengthening of the country's defensive positions, which may influence the war's trajectory in the near future.

Maintaining safety and stability in the capital remains a critically important task for the state as hostilities continue.