Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping mall
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Russian military
Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
August 21, 2026
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A double-tap drone strike on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 15 people. 130 people were injured, including 23 children, with many still trapped in the rubble. The attack involved two waves, with the second strike targeting emergency responders.
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