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Russia’s Shopping Mall Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 15, Injures 130 as Rescue Continues
Russia struck a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih on Friday afternoon, killing at least 15 and injuring over 130, according to officials. Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials warn that casualties may rise as jet-powered drones continue circling the city.
Why it matters
The attack on a civilian shopping mall in the hometown of Ukrainian President Zelensky underscores the ongoing Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure, causing significant casualties and highlighting the continued threat to urban centers.
What's unclear
- The final casualty count as rescue operations continue.
- The specific type of weapon used in the strike.
- Whether the shopping mall was a deliberate target or collateral damage.
Linked public sources
- Russia’s Shopping Mall Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 15, Injures 130 as Rescue Continues — Kyiv Post
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping center — Kryvyi Rih
- Russian drone strikes minibus in Zaporizhzhia, injuring passengers — Zaporizhzhia
- Russian strike on Mykolaiv Oblast kills four, including three children — Mykolaiv Oblast
- Death toll from Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping center rises to 14, 121 injured — Kryvyi Rih
- Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia minibus injures at least three — Zaporizhzhia