Russian Ballistic Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills One, Injures 22

Russian forces launched multiple ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv overnight Wednesday into Thursday, October 22, killing one person and injuring 22 others, including four children. Strikes were recorded in six districts of the capital. The Dniprovskyi district saw one death and five injuries, with residential buildings and cars damaged. In Pecherskyi district, eight people were injured, including three children, and an ambulance station and monastery were damaged. The attack also damaged metro infrastructure on the Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge, disrupting train service on the green line. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the damage to emergency vehicles and medical facilities. The strikes follow recent discussions about US intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was restored after a brief pause.