Russian strikes kill two in Kharkiv Oblast, hit university and supermarket across Ukraine
Russian overnight strikes killed two elderly residents in Kharkiv Oblast, damaged a university in central Ukraine and hit a supermarket in another region on October 21, Ukrainian authorities reported.
In the village of Korotych, Kharkiv Oblast, Russian drones struck a residential neighborhood, destroying and damaging private homes. Emergency workers recovered the bodies of an 81-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man from the rubble of a destroyed house.
Another 11 people were injured, including a two-month-old boy and an eight-year-old girl, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
In Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Russian strikes hit Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi National University, setting the fifth floor of an academic building on fire.
Three people were injured, including a 16-year-old who suffered a concussion. One of the injured was reported to be in moderately serious condition.
In Uman, Cherkasy Oblast, Russian drones struck a hypermarket and damaged a private home, injuring one person.
In Lviv Oblast, Russian forces attacked an industrial facility in the Zhovkva community, injuring two workers. Both sustained moderately serious injuries. Falling drone debris also damaged a house in a nearby settlement
Nearly half of attacking drones were jet-powered
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 186 drones overnight, including 88 jet-powered drones, along with Iskander-K cruise missiles.
The drones included Shahed attack drones, S8000 Banderol/Dan missiles or drones, Gerbera drones and Parodiya decoys.
As of 8:30 a.m., Ukrainian air defenses had shot down or electronically suppressed 150 drones, including 63 jet-powered ones. Ten drones remained airborne, with defensive operations continuing.
The Air Force reported strikes at 27 locations and falling debris from intercepted drones at another 13 locations. The figures were preliminary.