Overnight Ballistic Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukrainian Regions: Casualties Reported

Overnight on August 22, Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, came under attack by ballistic missiles. After an air raid alert was declared, at least five powerful explosions were heard across the city. Drone and missile strikes were also reported in several regions of the country.

Casualties in Kyiv and a Fire at a Warehouse

The Kyiv City Military Administration warned residents of the threat of ballistic weapons and urged civilians to immediately take shelter. According to preliminary information, the strike on the capital’s Darnytskyi district killed one person, injured several others, and caused a major fire at one of the district’s warehouses.

Details of the Attacks That Occurred Overnight on August 22

Drone Strike in Zaporizhzhia and Overall Casualties

According to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, a drone strike on the Kushuhum settlement in the region overnight killed one person and injured four civilians.

According to preliminary information provided by Ukrainian officials, overnight missile and drone attacks killed at least two people in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia regions combined, while several civilians were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity.

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