On October 22, 2026, Kyiv was struck by three ballistic missiles with cluster warheads during the night. One of the missiles hit the area between the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the St. Volodymyr's Monastery, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
Details of the Strike on Pechersk
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that one missile struck the historic center of Kyiv, specifically in the Pechersk area. As a result of the explosion, the following were damaged:
- buildings of St. Volodymyr's Monastery;
- residential houses;
- stores;
- cafes;
- other civilian infrastructure.
Zelensky emphasized that there were no military facilities nearby, indicating an intent to inflict maximum harm on the civilian population.
Continued Attacks on Other Cities
The strikes on Kyiv were accompanied by air raid alerts in many other cities across Ukraine. Specifically, the following cities were under attack:
- Kharkiv;
- Dnipro;
- Marganets;
- Mykolaiv;
- Kherson;
- cities and villages in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Rivne regions.
Zelensky also highlighted that since October 11, there have been more than 170 hits on critical energy infrastructure, despite some missiles being intercepted.
Government Response and International Support
The President instructed the Ministry of Defense and military command to inform international partners about the real situation and threats facing Ukraine. He expressed gratitude to all of Ukraine's friends who are assisting in the restoration of energy infrastructure.