28.03.2026 01:40
Due to the Russia-Ukraine war, McDonald's, which has been closed since 2022, has reopened in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. The opening of the world-famous hamburger chain caused a complete frenzy. Young people who arrived hours in advance rushed inside as soon as the doors opened.
Due to the Russia-Ukraine war, McDonald's, which had been closed since 2022, has reopened its doors in the port city of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine. This return, which took place after more than 4 years, was met with great enthusiasm and joy by the city's residents.
LONG LINES FORMED, A CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE EMERGED
In a city bearing the scars of war, the restaurant's opening turned into a carnival-like atmosphere. Mykolaiv residents formed long lines in front of the restaurant long before the opening hour, experiencing the excitement of enjoying their favorite flavors. A mascot dressed as Mickey Mouse, who participated in the opening celebrations, became particularly popular among children and young people. City residents recorded these moments with their cell phones and shared them on social media.
"AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS NORMALIZATION"
The reopening of the restaurant was seen not only as an economic activity but also as a promising step towards normalization in the city. Mykolaiv residents expressed their feelings with the statements, "This is not just a restaurant opening; it is proof that life continues despite the hardships of war and that beautiful days will return. It has been a great morale boost for us."
THE CLASSIC MENU IS BACK
The video shows that the restaurant staff shared the same excitement. The menu features McDonald's classic flavors. Moments when an employee was preparing to serve a menu containing a McMuffin-style sandwich, medium fries, a drink, and two sauces on a tray heralded the return of the long-missed flavors.
4-YEAR LONGING HAS ENDED
McDonald's had suspended its operations across the country following the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The reopening of the restaurant in Mykolaiv is considered part of the company's gradual return strategy in Ukraine. The reopening of the restaurant, which had been closed for 4 years, has revived warm memories from the pre-war period in the city.