Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 21 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight into Wednesday, October 7, 2026, killing at least 21 civilians, including four children, and wounding around 60. Targets included residential buildings, industrial facilities, and energy infrastructure. Ukraine's Air Force reported downing 161 Russian aerial assets. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed 'massive strikes' on military-industrial facilities. Ukraine also launched long-range drones and missiles at Russian oil facilities and a training ground, and struck an oil tanker in the Black Sea.