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Russia’s Shopping Mall Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 2, Injures 15 as Rescue Continues
Russia struck a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih on Friday afternoon, killing at least two and injuring 15, according to the Kyiv Post. Officials warned that casualties are likely to rise as jet-powered drones continue circling the city at low altitudes.
Why it matters
The strike on a civilian shopping mall in Zelensky's hometown underscores the ongoing threat to civilian areas in Ukraine, with officials warning of additional strikes.
What's unclear
- What is the final casualty count?
- Are there any further details on the type of weapon used?
Linked public sources
- Russia’s Shopping Mall Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 2, Injures 15 as Rescue Continues — Kyiv Post
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
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- Russians attack Kryvyi Rih’s largest shopping mall: Two killed, 15 injured — Kryvyi Rih