Strikes with guided bombs, ballistics and Shaheds: Detailes of Russia's attack on Ukraine

Ukraine, Mon, October 21, 2024 - 12:40

Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack on Ukraine on October 21 became known (t.me dsns_telegram)

Since the evening of October 20, Russian forces have shelled Kharkiv, Odesa, Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, and the surrounding region. There are reported casualties.

RBC-Ukraine has gathered all the information available at this time.

Attack on Kyiv: debris falls in three districts, one injured

Russian occupiers attempted to strike the capital. An air alert in Kyiv lasted over five hours.

"Russian drones approached the capital from various directions. However, all components of the Defense Forces successfully neutralized all drones, which numbered around a dozen and posed a threat to the city," stated the Kyiv City Military Administration.

As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv, debris was reported to have fallen in the Dniprovskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Solomianskyi districts. Specifically:

In the Dniprovskyi district, an electrical cable was reportedly damaged. No information regarding injuries has been received.
In the Holosiivskyi district, a residential building experienced partial damage to wall decorations and broken windows. There were no destructions or fires.
In the Solomianskyi district, falling debris caused a fire on the roof of a one-story residential building. The fire has been localized.

Later, it was reported that one person was injured.

"One casualty has been reported in the Solomianskyi district. Medics documented facial burns on the man, who refused hospitalization," officials noted.

Kyiv region

During the night, Russian drones also attacked the Kyiv region. Although there were no hits on critical facilities, damage was reported due to falling debris.

"As a result of debris from downed enemy targets falling in one settlement, the roof of a multi-story residential building was damaged, windows were broken, and there was partial destruction of one apartment. Windows were also broken in another multi-story building, and three cars were damaged," the Regional Military Administration reported.

Additionally, one private house and a garage were damaged.

"There was also a fire in a field, which has been extinguished. A fire also occurred at one of the markets and was promptly extinguished," the administration added.

Shelling of Kharkiv: KAB strikes, 13 injured

Around 10:00 PM, explosions were heard in Kharkiv. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that the city was under guided missiles (KABs) strikes. Three districts of the city were targeted, and some experienced power supply issues.

"According to preliminary information, one strike hit the Osnovyanskyi district, near a residential building. We currently have reports of four injured. Another strike occurred in the Kyiv district, near one of the supermarkets," Terekhov said.

Later, the number of injured rose to 6, and then to 9. By the morning of October 21, 13 injured individuals had been reported.

"As a result of the airstrike on Kharkiv, at least 13 people were injured," the State Emergency Service (DSNS) noted.

Additionally, the explosions damaged power lines, multi-story residential buildings, garages, gas stations, private properties, and vehicles.

Odesa region: shelling with rockets and drones

Occupiers also attacked the Odesa region with rockets and strike drones.

"As a result of the evening rocket attack on port infrastructure, a fire broke out. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities," Kiper reported.

According to the head of the Regional Military Administration, debris from rockets fell in the Odesa district, igniting dry grass and an abandoned building.

"There were no casualties. The fires were promptly extinguished by rescuers. After the rocket attack, the Russians launched strikes with drones, which were shot down by air defense," he added.

Kryvyi Rih: rocket attack leaves four injured

Around 11:00 PM, Kryvyi Rih was under rocket attack. Initially, one person was reported injured as a result of the strike, but later the number of injured increased to four.

"A 12-year-old girl was injured. Fortunately, her condition is stable, and she will be treated at home. Among the injured are a 22-year-old man and women aged 36 and 63. Everyone received the necessary medical assistance," said the head of the Regional Military Administration, Serhii Lysak.

Additionally, a hotel, five multi-story buildings, a cultural facility, a bank, two stores, and 14 vehicles were damaged.

By the morning of October 21, the occupiers struck Kryvyi Rih again.

"According to updated information, the morning strike damaged several five-story buildings, shops, a post office branch, and a pharmacy. Windows and doors were shattered," said Lysak.

The Russians have been launching missile attacks on Kryvyi Rih for three consecutive days.

Attack on Zaporizhzhia

Around 10:00, Russia struck a residential area in Zaporizhzhia. Initially, one person was reported injured, but the number later increased to five.

"A 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman are in critical condition. Three others are in moderate condition. Medical personnel are providing all necessary assistance," wrote Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional administration.

The number of injured continued to rise. Currently, 14 people are reported to have been affected by the Russian attack. Additionally, over 30 houses have been damaged.

Air defense operations

During the night of October 21, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with various types of missiles, Shahed-type attack drones, and unidentified UAVs.

As of 09:30, the Air Force’s radio-technical units detected and tracked 119 aerial threats:

1 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile (launched from Crimea)
1 Kh-35 guided missile (from airspace over the Black Sea)
1 Kh-31P guided missile (from airspace over the Black Sea)
116 enemy UAVs (launched from Kursk, Oryol, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk)

The air assault is being countered by aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups from the Air Force and Ukraine's defense forces.

So far, 59 enemy UAVs have been confirmed shot down in the regions of Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Sumy, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Poltava.

Sources: Air Force of Ukraine, Kyiv Military Administration, Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Telegram of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Governor Serhii Lysak, Telegram of Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Telegram of Odesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper, Telegram of Zaporizhzhia Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov.

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