# Russian attacks kill at least 9, wound 45 across Ukraine as another deadly drone strike hits Kyiv

https://mins.news/en/item/109165

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-21 08:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-kill-at-least-9-wound-45-across-ukraine-as-yet-another-deadly-drone-attack-strikes-kyiv/

> Local authorities said Russian attacks killed at least nine people and injured 45 across Ukraine over the past day. A drone struck a 24-story apartment building in Kyiv early on Oct. 21, killing at least two and injuring two. Russia launched Iskander-K cruise missiles and 186 drones overnight, the Air Force said, adding that 150 drones were downed. Attacks also caused casualties in several other regions.

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