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Story summary
- Kyiv’s Lukianivka McDonald’s reopened after enduring at least nine Russian bombardments.
- Shrapnel-scarred walls and windows now feature wooden panes or bullet-proof glass.
- NBC News reporter Jane Lytvynenko called it an “island of normalcy” for locals.
- A January 2025 missile strike flooded the area knee-deep and gutted the nearby metro.
- The McDonald’s reopened, becoming the world’s most bombed outlet and a symbol of unbreakable community spirit.
