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Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rig shopping centre kills 16
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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.
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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 approximately half an hour later. President Zelenskyy stated that the strike specifically targeted emergency responders who had arrived at the scene.
The attack comes amid intensified Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities and stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Published — August 22, 2026 02:24 pm IST
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