Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv right as air raid alarms sound
Russian ballistic missiles slammed into Kyiv overnight in three separate waves, hitting six districts starting on the evening of October 21. Explosions rocked the capital just before 11 p.m., with subsequent attacks occurring around 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. Residents had little warning because the impacts happened simultaneously with the blaring of air raid sirens. The bombardment injured multiple people, including four children, and sparked fires and damage across transport and other facilities. Additional blasts were also reported in Lutsk and Rivne.
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- β Russian forces launched ballistic missile strikes on six districts of Kyiv starting on the evening of October 21.
- β The attacks occurred in three waves, with explosions rocking the capital just before 11 p.m., around 3 a.m., and around 7 a.m.
- β The explosions were simultaneous with the blaring of air raid sirens, giving residents little warning.
- β The missile strikes injured six people, including four children, with one child hospitalized according to the State Emergency Service.
What changed
Russian forces launched a coordinated three-wave ballistic missile attack hitting six districts of Kyiv overnight.
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Russian Ballistic Missiles Strike Kyiv
Russian ballistic missiles slammed into Kyiv overnight in three separate waves, hitting six districts starting on the evening of October 21. Explosions rocked the capital just before 11 p.m., with subsequent attacks occurring around 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. Residents had little warning because the impacts happened simultaneously with the blaring of air raid sirens. The bombardment injured multiple people, including four children, and sparked fires and damage across transport and other facilities. Additional blasts were also reported in Lutsk and Rivne.
Why it matters
The overnight assault is part of a broader campaign by Russian forces attempting to make life in Kyiv unlivable through persistent drone and missile strikes. Firefighters and emergency services have faced a grueling schedule battling the continuous aerial attacks against urban infrastructure. These strikes demonstrate an intensifying targeting of the Ukrainian capital as the conflict continues.
What is confirmed
- Russian forces launched ballistic missile strikes on six districts of Kyiv starting on the evening of October 21.
- The attacks occurred in three waves, with explosions rocking the capital just before 11 p.m., around 3 a.m., and around 7 a.m.
- The explosions were simultaneous with the blaring of air raid sirens, giving residents little warning.
- The missile strikes injured six people, including four children, with one child hospitalized according to the State Emergency Service.
- Blasts were also heard in Lutsk and Rivne.
What to watch next
- Official casualty updates and damage assessments from Ukraine's State Emergency Service
- Further reports on air defense interceptions across Kyiv and other affected regions like Lutsk and Rivne
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