On October 21, 2026, Russian forces launched ballistic strikes on six districts of Kyiv, resulting in numerous casualties and destruction. According to preliminary reports, one person died and 22 were injured, including four children.
Consequences of the Attack in Various Districts
The shelling affected several areas of the capital, including:
- Dniprovskyi District: one person died, a child was hospitalized, houses and cars were damaged, and fires broke out.
- Darnytskyi District: transport infrastructure was damaged, no casualties reported.
- Svatoshynskyi District: a non-residential building and a restaurant complex caught fire, with the fire extinguished over an area of 1100 square meters.
- Obolonskyi District: non-residential buildings were damaged, two people were injured.
- Pecherskyi District: buildings, ambulances, and a monastery were damaged, with eight people injured, including three children.
- Holosiivskyi District: six people were injured due to a strike on a non-residential building.
Official Data and Reactions
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES), information regarding the consequences of the attack is still being clarified. The city authorities, including Mayor Vitalii Klitschko, confirmed the impact on civilian infrastructure, which caused significant damage and fires.
Klitschko noted that the situation in the city remains tense and urged residents to adhere to safety measures. The authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance to those affected.