Russia massively strikes Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava region: Details and consequences

Key points:

• Russia struck Ukraine with Shahed drones, ballistic missiles, and Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
• Russia's main target was Ukraine's energy infrastructure
• Russia killed and wounded dozens of Ukrainians.

Drones and missiles

Last night, the Russian army launched a massive combined strike at Ukraine with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles, presumably Iskander-K, to attack Kyiv.

In addition, the Russians took off MiG-31K fighter jets and launched Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles.

State Emergency Service of Ukraine's reaction

According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, rescuers and police officers have been working simultaneously at all affected sites since the first minutes. About 50 people have been rescued. 17 fires caused by Russian strikes on Ukraine have been extinguished.

Robotic equipment from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine is being used at high-risk sites.

Operational headquarters, psychological assistance centers, and mobile resilience centers are operating in the regions.

The police are currently stepping up patrols, rescuers are stabilizing the situation, and psychologists are helping the victims.

"Once again, I urge people to react to air raid sirens and stay in safe places. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Do not risk your lives, and do not record the consequences of the strikes in real time. This is not content. This is data for the enemy," said Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.

Romania scrambled its air force

According to the Romanian Ministry of Defense, F-16 fighter jets from the 86th Air Base in Borcea and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from the 57th Air Base named after Mihai Kogălniceanu took to the skies.

The Romanian Defense Ministry emphasized that the mission commander had prior authorization to engage air targets if they entered Romanian airspace and threatened the safety of Romanian citizens.

The Romanian Ministry of Defense also strongly condemned the irresponsible Russian actions and stressed that they pose a new challenge to regional security and stability in the Black Sea region.

"Such incidents demonstrate Russia's disregard for international law and pose a threat not only to the security of Romanian citizens, but also to the collective security of NATO," the statement says.

Ukrainian Railways

The nighttime Russian strikes damaged the energy infrastructure of Ukrainian Railways. This led to delays for a number of trains.

According to preliminary data, the driver of a repair railcar was wounded during the Russian strikes. He is receiving all necessary assistance.

Kyiv

On the night and morning of October 22, Russian troops launched a combined strike on Kyiv. Russia attacked several areas of Kyiv. According to preliminary data, at least 2 people were killed and several others were wounded as a result of the Russian strikes.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Dniprovskyi district

A fire broke out on the sixth floor of a 16-story residential building after it was hit. Rescuers evacuated 10 people, including children. Unfortunately, the bodies of two victims were found under the rubble.

Darnytskyi district

A Russian drone hit a 17-story building, causing a fire on the 11th to 16th floors. 15 residents, including 2 children, were evacuated from the building. Additionally, a two-story non-residential building in the area caught fire, but the blaze was quickly contained.

Desnianskyi district

The facade of a 10-story building was damaged, and a car and a gas pipe caught fire. 20 people were rescued.

Pecherskyi district

The Russians hit the upper floors of a 25-story residential building. The fire was extinguished before the arrival of rescuers.

Rescue workers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine continue to work on site, dealing with the aftermath of the attack and providing assistance to those affected.

Kyiv region

As a result of a Russian strike on the Brovary district of the Kyiv region, 2 private residential buildings caught fire. In addition, the facade of a gas station was damaged. There may be people in one of the houses in the village of Pohreby - rescuers are working on site. The information is being verified.

There are also reports of an injured man in the Obukhiv district. A gas station employee, born in 1976, suffered a shrapnel wound - a contusion of the parietal region of the head. He was hospitalized.

As of 8:55 Kyiv time, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, 3 individuals were killed as a result of Russian strikes on the Kyiv region, including 2 children.

3 individuals, including children, were killed in the Zazymia community. Rescuers are conducting search operations and clearing debris.

An 83-year-old woman was rescued by rescuers from a burning house in Brovary. She was in shock but alive. In Brovary, debris also caused a fire in a private house and a truck with a trailer to catch fire - everything was quickly extinguished.

Zaporizhzhia

In Zaporizhzhia, the Russians launched 12 strikes on Zaporizhzhia with Shahed drones. The Russian attack lasted almost 3 hours. Several Russian strikes hit residential high-rise buildings.

Fires broke out.

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

Source: Zaporizhzhia regional military administration

13 people, including 2 children, were injured or suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. All victims received medical assistance.

Police units, investigative teams, forensic experts, and bomb disposal experts are working at the scene.

Mobile stations have been set up to receive reports and notifications of property damage. You can also contact your local police department or call the special number 102.

Due to the nighttime Russian attack, nearly 2,000 people were left without electricity. Work to eliminate the consequences will begin as soon as the security situation allows. As a result of the Russian attack, 48 consumers have been cut off from the gas supply.

Odesa region

During the night, Russia once again launched a massive strike on the civilian infrastructure of the Odesa region. On the night of October 22, Russian strikes damaged energy and port infrastructure in the city of Izmail. Fires broke out.

"Fortunately, there were no casualties as a result of the Russian strikes. The city's power supply is gradually being restored, and critical infrastructure is running on generators. Humanitarian centers have been set up in the city," the Regional military administration reports.

Source: Odesa regional military administration

DTEK energy company specifies that last night, the Russians again struck their energy facility in the Odesa region.

"Energy workers reconnected critical infrastructure and residential buildings to backup lines where technically possible and restored power to 14,200 families. The damage is significant. Repairs will take time," the statement says.

Poltava region

Last night, Russia attacked the Poltava region once again. Direct hits and falling debris damaged oil and gas industry facilities in the Myrhorod district.

Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Sources: State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Regional Military Administrations, and local authorities in the regions.