Russia launches ballistic missiles at Kyiv after meeting with US envoy
Russia fired multiple ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing injuries and damage, following a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Key facts
- Russia launched several ballistic missiles at Kyiv at night, according to Tagesschau.
- Six people were injured in Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- Residential buildings and a gas station on the eastern bank of the Dnipro were damaged, according to Klitschko.
- The Ukrainian air force warned of further ballistic missiles in the early morning, according to the Ukrainian air force.
- Russia also launched 630 drones toward Moscow, two people were injured, according to Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
According to Tagesschau, Russia fired multiple ballistic missiles at Kyiv during the night of 22 October 2026. The missiles struck the capital, causing several injuries and damage to buildings. The Ukrainian air force warned of further missiles in the early morning.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on the social media platform X that residential buildings and a gas station on the eastern bank of the Dnipro were hit by falling debris. He said that residents had to seek shelter in underground spaces and that six people were injured.
The Ukrainian air force issued a warning of additional ballistic missiles and urged residents to remain in shelters, according to the air force statement. The missile attacks followed a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg.
In addition to the missile strikes, Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that 630 drones were launched toward the region from Moscow. He reported that most were destroyed by Russian air defense and that two people were injured.
Context
The attacks occur amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began in 2022. Russia has said it is willing to resume talks with the US and Ukraine, with negotiations expected to begin on 10 November, according to the Kremlin.
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