An explosion was heard in Kyiv during an air raid alert.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that at the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian occupation forces planned to capture not only Kyiv but also Kharkiv.

Efforts are continuing in Ukraine to reopen the route to the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region, where people are trapped.

In Kyiv, following three waves of ballistic strikes by Russia, more than 400 rescue workers and police officers are on the ground. The fires have already been extinguished; work is continuing to clear the rubble, assess the damage and recover debris from the enemy missiles.

Today, 22 October, Russian troops launched an attack on Lozova in the Kharkiv region, resulting in fatalities.

The Dutch Government has confirmed the extension of the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) programme into 2027, with a planned budget of 26.5 million euros. The funds may be channelled into joint projects aimed at rebuilding Ukraine’s infrastructure and enhancing the resilience of communities.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that handing over Kramatorsk and Sloviansk to Russia would pose enormous risks for Ukraine, as the enemy would be able to advance further and capture a significant number of Ukrainian cities.

President Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump could force Putin to the negotiating table, in particular by increasing pressure and imposing sanctions against Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had not thought Russia would dare to launch a full-scale invasion.

"Khartiia" fighters were specifically trained—both physically and psychologically—to engage in combat in confined spaces. During Operation "Veles," they covered more than 15 km through underground tunnels in the Kupiansk sector.

On October 22, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm Finland’s support for Ukraine. The visit’s agenda includes meetings with Ukrainian officials and a business forum featuring Finnish companies.

Since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian defenders have shot down 408,000 Russian drones of various types. Among them are more than 35,000 "Shahed"-type attack drones.

The 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, stated that White House Chief Donald Trump has abandoned Ukraine and sided with Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine has gained access to NATO's procurement agency, the NSPA, which will allow it to purchase weapons, ammunition, and military equipment more quickly and at a lower cost.

In Kyiv, traffic on the South Bridge has been temporarily closed in both directions due to the security situation. Earlier, traffic on the bridge had been restricted due to damage caused by a massive nighttime attack by Russia.

Due to Starlink restrictions, the Ukrainian military lost many drones and was unable to carry out combat missions for several days.

Russian troops attacked Kyiv and a number of other regions in Ukraine, firing 21 ballistic missiles at the capital. Residential buildings, the energy sector and infrastructure were damaged. According to preliminary reports, 34 people, including five children, were injured as a result of the...

As a result of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure on the morning of October 22, new power outages were reported in six regions of Ukraine. In some regions, hourly power outages—with up to two rounds of outages—will remain in effect until the end of the day.

A video has been published online showing the aftermath of a military off-road vehicle belonging to the Russian occupiers hitting a landmine near the village of Pryiutne in the Zaporizhzhia region. One Russian was killed and another was injured in the explosion.

Czech President Petr Pavel stated that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was "pretty close"—until U.S. President Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.