Missiles strike Kyiv as Russia-Ukraine attacks continue
By The BriefBrief
Missiles struck Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, a Reuters witness said. Ukraine sent hundreds of drones toward Moscow overnight, while both sides continued attacks despite recent U.S. mediation efforts to end the war. Ukraine's air force warned of more ballistic missiles toward Kyiv and told residents to stay in shelters.
WHO:Russian and Ukrainian forces
WHAT:Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged strikes, with missiles hitting Kyiv and Ukraine sending hundreds of drones toward Moscow.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Kyiv, Ukraine; Moscow, Russia
WHY:The strikes occurred as both sides continued attacks despite U.S. mediation efforts to end the war; no specific trigger for this exchange was reported.
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