Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed

Oct 22, 2026

Russia conducted a bombardment of Kyiv with ballistic missiles, resulting in casualties and substantial damage. Ukrainian officials reported fatalities and injuries due to targeted strikes on civilian areas, including markets and infrastructure. Following this escalation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the lack of change in Moscow's approach toward peace negotiations. Peace talks with the U.S. and Ukraine were briefly discussed but yielded no significant progress.

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