Russia strikes Kyiv with Iskander missile carrying cluster warhead
Russian forces struck Kyiv with an Iskander ballistic missile carrying a K5 cluster warhead overnight on October 21-22, adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the wider attack involved 21 missiles, killing at least two people and injuring more than 30.
Russian forces struck Kyiv with an Iskander ballistic missile carrying a K5 cluster warhead overnight on October 21-22. The information was reported by presidential adviser and radio technology expert Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov.
Beskrestnov said the missile hit the capital’s historic centre. He described the K5 warhead as detonating above ground and carrying 58 bomblets, with an affected area of 400 by 400 metres.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia attacked Kyiv with 21 missiles after a meeting with the US special representative and discussions about peace and negotiations. At least two people were killed and more than 30 injured, according to Zelenskyy.
Beskrestnov said the use of the cluster warhead was not intended for a military purpose and was aimed at causing maximum harm to people and equipment. That assessment of the attack’s intent was made by the presidential adviser.
He also reported widespread destruction and civilian casualties. The supplied report did not provide further details about the damaged sites.
What we know
- An Iskander missile carrying a K5 warhead struck Kyiv overnight on October 21-22.
- The cluster warhead carries 58 bomblets and covers an area of 400 by 400 metres.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 21 missiles, at least two deaths and more than 30 injuries.
- Serhii Beskrestnov reported widespread destruction in the capital’s historic centre.
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- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Українська правда.
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