Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are the military force responsible for defending Ukraine's sovereignty, territory, and citizens. They are the principal instrument of Ukraine's national security and defense.
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Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, mainly targeting Kyiv
Russian forces launched a large combined missile and drone attack across 12 Ukrainian regions overnight into October 22, with Kyiv as the main target. The strikes killed one person in Kyiv and injured 22, according to the State Emergency Service, while later national figures cited two deaths and 34 injured across Kyiv and other regions. Damage affected homes, energy and transport infrastructure, a medical facility, businesses and a monastery.