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Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 22 in block of flats

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Briefings

A Russian missile strike in northern Ukraine killed 22 people, including five children, during a night of heavy rain when families were asleep. The attack targeted a block of flats, causing the destruction of 30 residential units. This event occurred on October 7, 2026, and represents a significant humanitarian incident in the ongoing conflict.

Key points

• Five children were killed in a Russian missile strike targeting a block of flats in northern Ukraine.
• The strike destroyed 30 flats, resulting in 22 total fatalities during a period of heavy rain.

Context

This incident occurred in northern Ukraine on October 7, 2026, during a night of heavy rain when families were asleep. The attack targeted a block of flats, causing the destruction of 30 residential units. This event represents a significant humanitarian incident in the ongoing conflict.

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Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing five children killed and 30 flats destroyed. No specific location, date, or time of day beyond 'night' is provided. No casualty numbers for other victims are available. No details on the missile's origin, trajectory, or specific cause of death are included.

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