Ukrainian officials have reported significant casualties following a two-wave drone attack carried out by a russian force on a major shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih. Authorities confirmed that at least 15 people were killed during the assault. Additionally, approximately 130 individuals sustained injuries, among them 23 children.
The attack targeted the city’s largest shopping center. Reports indicate that emergency services are currently assessing the scene, with officials noting that other casualties may be trapped beneath debris within the facility. President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the incident, describing the daytime attack as highly concerning, and specifying that the assault occurred in two distinct phases.
He added that the second wave of the attack specifically targeted emergency response teams attempting to manage the aftermath at the shopping center. The incident has prompted immediate investigation by local authorities regarding the nature and execution of the drone strike. The confirmed details regarding the scope of the damage and the precise number of victims are still being gathered by rescue teams on site.
International observers are monitoring the situation as Ukrainian services continue efforts to manage the aftermath of the coordinated attack on civilian infrastructure.
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