On the morning of October 22, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine. The reason was the take-off of a MiG-31K, a potential carrier of the Kinzhal missile, in Russia.
A fire in a high-rise building in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district has been localized. Rescuers evacuated 10 people and found the body of one deceased person.
On the morning of October 22, Russia shelled Kyiv, causing numerous fires in various districts of the city. As a result of the attack, people were killed.
Russian troops attacked Izmail in Odesa region, damaging energy and port infrastructure. Power supply is being restored, there are no casualties.
As a result of a drone attack on Brovary, Kyiv region, a woman born in 1941 was injured and hospitalized. A private residential building caught fire, and the fire has been localized.
On the night of October 22, Kyiv was subjected to a missile attack. After explosions in different districts of the city, fires broke out, and missile fragments fell. The city authorities reported the involvement of medics.
On the night of October 22, the Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia's infrastructure. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties.
On the night of October 22, Kyiv was attacked, which resulted in a fire in the Holosiivskyi district. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that all services had been dispatched to the scene.
In Kyiv, on the night of October 22, after an air raid alert was announced, explosions were heard. City authorities reported the operation of air defense.
Today, an enemy drone of the "Italmas" type hit the road surface in Sumy, damaging civilian infrastructure and cars. Nine people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.
Autumn holidays for Kyiv schoolchildren will last from October 27 to November 2. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Valentyn Mondryivskyi emphasized the importance of rest for restoring strength during the war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian tactics remain unchanged – killing civilians and terrorizing with cold. He reported on restoration efforts in Chernihiv and Sumy regions after attacks on energy infrastructure.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Kyiv who was adjusting air attacks on Kyiv and Poltava regions. He was searching for the coordinates of aviation bases, radar stations, and anti-aircraft missile systems of the Defense Forces.
Russian troops again attacked the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, leaving a significant part of Chernihiv region without electricity. Electricity consumption remains high, so Ukrainians are urged not to turn on powerful appliances simultaneously until 10:00 PM, and for industry, restriction schedules are in effect.
As a result of the Russian strike on Kharkiv on October 21, the number of victims increased to 11 people. The occupiers attacked the private sector and a civilian enterprise, damaging residential buildings and outbuildings.
On the night of October 21, Russia launched two ballistic missiles, four S-300 missiles, and 98 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 58 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
On the night of October 21, Russian troops attacked the Korabelny district of Kherson with Shahed drones. As a result of the attack, three people were hospitalized.
Chernihiv is completely without electricity and water due to a Russian drone attack. Water utility workers are working to restore water supply using alternative power sources.
On the night of October 21, an air raid alert was declared for the second time in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine. The reason for the signal was the threat of ballistic missile use from the northeast.
On the night of October 21, the Rostov region was massively attacked by drones, causing numerous explosions. As a result of the attack in Bataysk, a wall of a multi-story building was partially destroyed, two people were injured in Rostov-on-Don, and a power line was damaged in the Nadvigovka khutor.
On the night of October 21, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv due to the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeast. Also, enemy tactical aviation activity was recorded in the southeastern direction.
On the night of October 21, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, causing a series of explosions. Four explosions were recorded, presumably in the Industrial district of the city.
Dynamo Stadium named after Valeriy Lobanovskyi will now be able to host 4333 fans instead of 1800. This became possible due to additional security measures and the expansion of the shelter area.
On October 20, an air raid alert was declared across Ukraine due to the take-off of Russian MiG-31 aircraft. For the first time, the use of KABs was recorded in Poltava Oblast.
Tonight, the enemy attacked Ukraine's logistics infrastructure, hitting a traction substation of Ukrzaliznytsia in Chernihiv region and port facilities. There were no casualties, train traffic was ensured by backup diesel locomotives, and fires in the ports were localized.
During the night, Russia launched three ballistic missiles and 60 drones at Ukraine. 38 drones were neutralized, but ballistic missiles and 20 drones hit 12 locations.
Russian forces have concentrated for a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine, which could occur within 48-72 hours. The main target will likely be energy and gas infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces are repelling massive assaults in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, having repelled 76 combat engagements in the past day as of 4:00 PM on October 19, 2025. Russian forces are actively using aviation and artillery, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses.
Gazprom's Orenburg gas processing plant stopped receiving gas from Kazakhstan after a drone attack on the night of October 19, 2025, which caused a fire. The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan confirmed the emergency situation and the cessation of raw gas reception from the Karachaganak field.
Over the past week, the aggressor used more than 3270 attack drones, 1370 guided aerial bombs, and almost 50 missiles against Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that Russia is hindering the peace process, and it can only be stopped by pressure.
