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Russia Fires 21 Missiles at Kyiv Amid Drone Attacks

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Russia launched 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv while Ukraine sent 630 drones toward Moscow on Oct. 22 2026.
UN Human Rights Office reported 400 civilian casualties weekly in early 2026, a 55% rise from 2025.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia-US-Ukraine peace talks would resume after November 10, following meeting envoy Steve Witkoff.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would accept a ceasefire freezing line and demand security guarantees from States and Europe.

History

Historical Context

The Budapest Memorandum, signed 5 December 1994 by the United States, United Kingdom and Russia, promised security to Ukraine after it gave up its Soviet nuclear weapons. Russia violated the pledge in 2014 and 2022, and in October 2026 fired 21 missiles at Kyiv while Ukraine sent roughly 630 drones over Moscow, prompting UN and NATO to seek binding safeguards.

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Story summary

Russia launched 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv while Ukraine sent 630 drones toward Moscow on Oct. 22 2026.
UN Human Rights Office reported 400 civilian casualties weekly in early 2026, a 55% rise from 2025.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia-US-Ukraine peace talks would resume after November 10, following meeting envoy Steve Witkoff.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would accept a ceasefire freezing line and demand security guarantees from States and Europe.

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