Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 1
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Russian Strike on Ukrainian Shopping Centre Leaves 14 Dead and Over 120 Injured
Details and Impact of the Kryvyi Rih Attack
Casualties and Immediate Aftermath
KYIV, Aug 21 (Reuters) – At least 14 people were killed and more than 120 wounded on Friday when two Russian drones struck a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, authorities said.
Twenty-two children were among the wounded in the daytime attack on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s hometown, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on the Telegram messaging app.
Condition of the Injured
“There are 29 people in serious condition, including five children,” he said.
He posted a photo of black smoke billowing from a large industrial building.
Reactions from Ukrainian Leadership
Zelenskiy’s Statement
Zelenskiy called the attack “absolutely cynical and despicable”, saying that a second Russian drone hit the shopping centre half an hour after the first in a deliberate attempt to target emergency services.
International Accountability
“Attacks like these are nothing less than terrorist acts,” Zelenskiy said on Telegram, urging the world to hold Russia to account.
Context: Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Recent Attacks in Ukraine
Russia is escalating its air war on Ukraine as fighting on the battlefield grinds toward the 4-1/2 year mark. On Thursday, 17 people were killed in a Russian ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Ukrainian Counterattacks
Ukraine has also stepped up its own attacks on Russia, targeting oil facilities and logistics infrastructure to try to undermine Moscow’s ability to wage war.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Dan Peleschuk and Daniel Flynn; Editing by Alison Williams and Toby Chopra)
