Russian Ballistic Missile Hits Kyiv University Campus, Killing and Wounding Students

On the evening of October 26, a Russian ballistic missile struck a university campus in Kyiv and its surrounding area, resulting in deaths and injuries, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky reported casualties and wounded, with rescue operations ongoing as people may remain trapped under debris. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed one person dead and ten injured, mostly students from a university dormitory. Zelensky stated the missiles hit crowded civilian areas with no military targets, warned of potential repeat strikes and Shahed drone attacks, and urged partners to provide air defense systems to intercept Russian missiles before launch.