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Russian forces strike Kryvyi Rih's largest shopping centre twice: 16 killed, 130 injured, including 23…
Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih's largest shopping centre twice with drones on 21 August, killing 16 people and injuring 130, including 23 children, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Why it matters
The attack on a civilian shopping centre in a major city highlights the ongoing impact of the conflict on civilian infrastructure and populations.
What's unclear
- The exact time of the strikes and the interval between them
- The type of drones used and their origin
- The current condition of the injured, especially the children
Linked public sources
- Russian forces strike Kryvyi Rih's largest shopping centre twice: 16 killed, 130 injured, including 23 children – photos, video — Ukrainska Pravda
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