On the evening of October 26, 2026, Russia launched a missile strike on Kyiv. According to the State Emergency Service, one person was killed and at least ten others were injured in the attack. A university building, student dormitories, and residential buildings in the capital's Desnianskyi district were hit.
Chronology and geography of the strike
The attack began around 22:00, with explosions rocking the city. According to available reports, a dormitory in the Desnianskyi district was damaged; online reports indicate that a building of the State Trade and Economics University (SUTE) was hit. Rescue services also reported that a missile hit a medical crew responding to a call. A separate strike targeted a passenger car near a metro station.
Aftermath and rescue operations
At one location, a three-story non-residential building was partially destroyed, with damage extending from the roof to the basement. During rescue operations, the body of a victim was found under the rubble. As of the time of publication, the number of injured stands at at least ten people across multiple locations.
Kyiv's reaction
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the missiles hit very crowded areas with no military facilities nearby. According to him, delays in supplying Ukraine with air defense systems "help terror"
Context
The October 26 strike is part of a series of attacks on the capital in October 2026; earlier, on October 7, Russian forces also targeted Kyiv high-rises and other facilities. Emergency services continue their work at the scenes, and final casualty figures are being verified.
