Russian drone strike on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih kills 16
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Russian military, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Friday, August 21, 2026
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A Russian drone strike hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people. Over 130 people were wounded, including 22 children. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as an act of barbarism.
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