Russia bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong nighttime barrage, while Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile strikes on Thursday. Ukrainian authorities said seven people were killed in Ukraine. Russia's military said it intercepted more than 800 Ukrainian drones; Moscow separately reported 630 drones targeting the Russian capital. Zelenskyy said the bombardment showed no real change in Moscow's attitude.
WHO:Russian forces
WHAT:Russian forces bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong nighttime barrage.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY:The reason for the Russian bombardment was not reported.
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