Russia admits brutal strikes on Ukraine, blames Kyiv for 'terror attacks'
Russia struck high-rise buildings in Kyiv (photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine)
The Russian Defense Ministry cynically acknowledged the strikes on Ukraine and Kyiv on the night of October 22, as well as the ongoing air terror with missiles and drones that continued for several hours in the morning, according to a statement from the ministry's press service.
"The targets of the strike have been achieved, all designated objects have been hit," the Defense Ministry of the aggressor reported.
At the same time, Russia claimed that the massive strike targeted only the energy infrastructure, which, according to them, "ensures the operation of Ukraine's defense-industrial complex."
Russia justified the brutal strikes by blaming Ukraine
The Defense Ministry of the aggressor also defended the savage attacks on Ukraine, which resulted in the deaths of peaceful civilians and injuries to many people, including children.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry's press service, the massive attack was carried out in response to alleged "terror attacks by Ukraine" on civilian targets within Russia's territory.
"Tonight, Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike with long-range precision weapons of ground and air deployment, including Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles, as well as strike unmanned aerial vehicles, against energy infrastructure facilities that ensure the operation of Ukraine's defense-industrial complex," the ministry's statement said.
Massive attack on Ukraine on October 22
During the night of October 22, Russia launched more than 400 drones and missiles against Ukraine, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
Kyiv and the Kyiv region, as well as Poltava, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia, suffered the most from the strikes. There are already reports of casualties and injuries, although final information is not yet available.
Residential buildings, as well as critical and civilian infrastructure, were reported to have been destroyed. Power outages occurred across several regions, including the capital, along with disruptions to the water supply.
In the Kyiv region, the consequences of the attack were tragic: in the Brovary district, four people were killed, including two children, and two others were injured. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site.
In the capital itself, as of the morning of October 22, the number of injured rose to 25, including five children.
"Four children and five adults have been hospitalized. The others are receiving outpatient care," said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Read more about Russia's overnight attack on October 22 and its aftermath in the RBC-Ukraine report.
