Ukraine: Impressions from Kyiv

Oct 22, 2026

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Kyiv Metro Station Partially Reopens After October 19 Russian Attack Commuters wait for a train to arrive on the platform at the Chernihivska metro station, which has partially resumed operations following a Russian attack on October 19, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. The massive strike damaged the station, tracks and the cable network. Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin Ukrinform ABACAPRESS.COM Kyiv Ukraine Copyright: xChubotinxKirill Ukrinform ABACAx
Kyiv Metro Station Partially Reopens After October 19 Russian Attack A worker in an orange vest walks along the platform as a train arrives at the Chernihivska metro station, which has partially resumed operations following a Russian attack on October 19, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. The massive strike damaged the station, tracks and the cable network. Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin Ukrinform ABACAPRESS.COM Kyiv Ukraine Copyright: xChubotinxKirill Ukrinform ABACAx
Kyiv Metro Station Partially Reopens After October 19 Russian Attack A woman stands on the platform as a train arrives at the Chernihivska metro station, which has partially resumed operations following a Russian attack on October 19, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. The massive strike damaged the station, tracks and the cable network. Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin Ukrinform ABACAPRESS.COM Kyiv Ukraine Copyright: xChubotinxKirill Ukrinform ABACAx
Russian Attack Destroys Shops in Kyiv An Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket in the Obolonskyi district is damaged by a Russian attack, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised.Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin Ukrinform ABACAPRESS.COM Kyiv Ukraine Copyright: xChubotinxKirill Ukrinform ABACAx
Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv A worker sweeps away debris in an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket in the Obolonskyi district damaged by a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. Kyiv Ukraine Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx originalFilename: ukrinform-russiana261022_npguC.jpg
Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv A building is destroyed by a Russian ballistic missile attack on an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket and the surrounding shopping area in the Obolonskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised., Credit:Kyrylo Chubotin Ukrinform Avalon Ukraine, Kyiv Copyright: xKyryloxChubotinx xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1145693611
Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv A building is damaged by a Russian ballistic missile attack on an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket and the surrounding shopping area in the Obolonskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised., Credit:Kyrylo Chubotin Ukrinform Avalon Ukraine, Kyiv Copyright: xKyryloxChubotinx xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1145693610
State Emergency Service rescue workers extinguish a fire caused by a Russian ballistic missile attack on an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket and the surrounding shopping area in the Obolonskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
A State Emergency Service rescuer extinguishes a fire during a response effort to a Russian ballistic missile attack on an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket and the surrounding shopping area in the Obolonskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
A book from the Harry Potter series by British author J. K. Rowling lies on the ground among rubble in a shopping area in the Obolonskyi district damaged by a Russian attack, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
A fire engine is involved in a response effort to a Russian ballistic missile attack on an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket and the surrounding shopping area in the Obolonskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
Men search for goods in a shopping area in the Obolonskyi district damaged by a Russian attack, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
State Emergency Service rescue workers extinguish a fire caused by a Russian ballistic missile attack on an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket and the surrounding shopping area in the Obolonskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
A woman in a surgical mask and a headlight looks for goods that can be salvaged after a Russian attack in an Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket in the Obolonskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
An Epicentr K home improvement hypermarket in the Obolonskyi district is damaged by a Russian attack, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised.(Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx
A book from the Harry Potter series by British author J. K. Rowling lies on the ground among rubble in a shopping area in the Obolonskyi district damaged by a Russian attack, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. On Thursday night, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, six districts came under attack. One person was killed, 24 were injured, and 16 of them were hospitalised. (Photo by Marianna Kotyk Ukrinform) Russian attack destroys shops in Kyiv Copyright: xMariannaxKotykx

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