Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv Amid Nationwide Attacks

On October 22, 2025, Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, resulting in at least two deaths and multiple fires across several districts, including Dniprovskyi, Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi, and Pecherskyi. Emergency services rescued numerous people from burning residential buildings, with debris from drones causing significant damage including fires and structural harm to high-rise buildings and medical facilities. The attacks targeted energy infrastructure and were conducted overnight, involving both ballistic missiles and drone strikes. Ukrainian officials, including Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and military administration head Timur Tkachenko, confirmed casualties and ongoing rescue efforts, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased pressure to end the war. Meanwhile, a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was shelved after Russia rejected ceasefire calls, with NATO and allied countries continuing to coordinate military support for Ukraine. The large-scale assault reflects the intensifying conflict as international diplomatic efforts face setbacks.