Enraged Zelensky vows retaliation after Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih shopping center kills 14

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged a strong response to Russia after a devastating drone attack struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 14 people and injuring over 100, including 11 children. Zelensky described the assault as "absolute Russian cruelty" and "simply beasts," vowing that Ukraine would "definitely respond."

The attack, which involved two Russian drones hitting the civilian target, occurred twice. The second strike targeted the area as rescue operations were already underway, exacerbating the casualties. Initial reports indicated five deaths and more than 50 injuries, but the numbers rapidly increased, with over 90 people affected and more than two dozen in serious condition.

Zelensky stressed the importance of global condemnation of Russia's actions, stating that "this Russian war must be ended." The strike on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih is part of a broader pattern of Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian areas.

The Ukrainian president's strong condemnation highlights the ongoing human cost of the conflict and underscores his resolve to defend the nation against what he termed "cowardly" and "inhuman" attacks.