Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 210 drones; one killed, 22 wounded

Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine overnight Thursday, October 22, targeting Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 210 drones; air defense failed to shoot down any of the missiles. One person was killed and 22 wounded, including four children. The attack involved Iskander-M, S-400, Zircon, and Oniks missiles, plus Shahed drones, including 110 jet-powered ones. Ukrainian forces destroyed 181 drones, with ten still in the air as of 09:00. Strikes and debris falls were recorded across 32 locations. Destruction was reported in six Kyiv districts, including buildings, a monastery, and the Epicentr store, with the Pivdenny Bridge closed. Damage was also reported in Poltava, Odesa, Vinnytsia, and Khmelnytsky regions.