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title: "Night attack on Kyiv: 15 injured, including two teenagers, traffic on South Bridge restricted"
description: "On the night of October 22, Russia attacked Kyiv in several waves: 15 people were injured, including two teenagers, and eight were hospitalized. Traffic on the South Bridge was restricted."
date: 2026-10-22T03:16:20.559Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/night-attack-on-kyiv-15-injured
tags: [kyiv-attack, russia-ukraine-war, ballistic-missiles, patriot-missiles, civilian-casualties]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Night attack on Kyiv: 15 injured, including two teenagers, traffic on South Bridge restricted

![Firefighter in a protective helmet and uniform stands near a fire truck at night during rain in Kyiv](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/22/nochnaya-ataka-na-kiev-15-postradavshih/nochnaya-ataka-na-kiev-15-postradavshih-1.webp)

## Key Points

- As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on October 22, 15 people were injured, including two 15-year-old teenagers; eight were hospitalized.
- The attack was conducted in several waves: on the evening of October 21 — a ballistic missile strike, followed by several more missile launches.
- Traffic on the South Bridge in the direction from the right to the left bank has been restricted.
- According to Zelenskyy, the US supplies only 12 Patriot missiles per month, complicating defense against ballistics.
- The previous massive attack on the night of October 19 claimed one life and damaged a metro station.

On the night of October 22, Russia launched a series of strikes on Kyiv in several waves. According to city services, 15 people were injured in the attack, including two 15-year-old teenagers. Eight of the wounded were hospitalized in city hospitals, while the rest received medical assistance on the spot.

### Chronology of strikes

The attack unfolded in several stages. On the evening of October 21, explosions rang out in the capital as a result of a ballistic missile strike, after which, according to reports, the occupiers launched missiles at the city several more times. Thus, Kyiv residents and air defense forces worked in a continuous counteraction mode throughout the night.

### Consequences for the city

Due to the aftermath of the attack, traffic on the South Bridge in the direction from the right bank to the left bank was restricted. Drivers are asked to take this restriction into account when planning routes. Rescue services continue their work at the impact sites.

### Air defense problem: Shortage of Patriots

Protection against ballistic missiles remains one of the most difficult tasks for the Ukrainian air defense system. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US currently supplies only 12 Patriot missiles per month, which, in his assessment, is not enough to reliably cover large cities from this type of threat.

### Context: A series of attacks on the capital

The night strike on October 22 was a continuation of a series of massive attacks on Kyiv. On the night of October 19, the previous massive attack claimed the life of one person, and missile debris damaged a metro station. Earlier, on October 14, damage to energy facilities was reported, and on the night of September 24, two people were killed and buildings in several districts were damaged by strikes. These episodes highlight a steady trend toward multiple missile strikes on the capital over the past weeks.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [В Киеве после ночной атаки 15 пострадавших: повреждены медучреждение и ресторан](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kievi-pislya-nichnoyi-ataki-15-postrazhdalih-1792638668.html) - Primary source: 15 injured (incl. two 15-year-olds), 8 hospitalized, restriction of traffic on the South Bridge, several waves of strikes including ballistics, Zelenskyy's statement on 12 Patriots a month, context of the Oct 19 attack.
- [Двое жертв и 8 пострадавших: что известно о последствиях ночной атаки на Киев (фото)](https://www.unian.net/war/dvoe-zhertv-i-8-postradavshih-chto-izvestno-o-posledstviyah-nochnoy-ataki-na-kiev-foto-novosti-kieva-13508283.html) - Refers to the attack on the night of Sept 24 (2 dead, 8+ injured) — used only as context for the series of attacks, not the Oct 22 event.
- [В Киеве в результате российского нападения повреждены контактный зоопарк и ледовый дворец](https://rubryka.com/ru/2026/10/19/u-kyyevi-cherez-rosijsku-ataku-poshkodzheno-kontaktnyj-zoopark-i-lodovu-arenu/) - Refers to the Oct 19 attack — context, aligns with the mention of the consequences of the Oct 19 attack in the main text.
- [Кличко сообщил о повреждении энергообъектов в Киеве после ночной атаки 14 октября](https://tehnowar.ru/586715-klichko_v_kieve_posle_nochnoy_ataki_povreghdeny_energoobyekty.html) - Refers to the Oct 14 attack (damage to energy facilities) — context of the series of attacks, not the Oct 22 event.

## FAQ

### How many people were injured in the night attack on Kyiv on October 22?

According to city services, 15 people were injured, including two 15-year-old teenagers. Eight of the wounded were hospitalized in city hospitals, and the rest received assistance on the spot.

### How did the attack unfold on the night of October 22?

The attack was carried out in several waves: on the evening of October 21, explosions rang out due to a ballistic missile strike, after which missiles were fired at the city several more times.

### What restrictions have been introduced in the city?

Traffic on the South Bridge in the direction from the right to the left bank has been restricted; drivers are asked to take this into account when planning their route.

### Why is defense against ballistics difficult?

According to President Zelenskyy, the US supplies only 12 Patriot missiles a month, which is not enough to reliably protect cities from ballistic missiles.