Zelensky: Russian strike on Kyiv's historic center was 'extremely telling'

On the night of October 22, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with three ballistic missiles carrying cluster warheads, striking the city's historic center and damaging civilian infrastructure, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. One missile hit the Pechersk district between the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and St. Vvedensky Monastery, damaging monastery buildings, residential houses, shops, and cafes. Zelensky stated no military targets were nearby, asserting Russia deliberately chose the area and weapon type to maximize civilian harm. Zelensky also reported continued attacks on other regions, including Kharkiv, Dnipro, and energy infrastructure, with over 170 strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities since October 11. He linked the intensified threat to slowed partner deliveries of air defense systems and ordered officials to urge faster delivery of agreed supplies.