Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rig shopping centre kills 16

Published Aug 22, 08:54 AM UTC

Russian drones struck a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rig, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100 others. A second drone hit the building around half an hour later, with Zelenskyy saying the strike targeted emergency responders. The attack comes amid intensified Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities and stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war. The incident occurred on August 22, 2026, and was reported by The Hindu.