Russia drone attack on Kryvyi Rih shopping center kills 14
Translated from Latvian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Russia attacked a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih with drones on Friday, killing 14 people.
- The attack also wounded 121 people, according to regional authorities.
- This is the latest in a series of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Russia launched a drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on Friday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 121 others. Oleksandr Hanza, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, confirmed the casualties. The attack, which reportedly involved two drone strikes, hit the busy shopping center during daylight hours.
The civilian toll highlights the ongoing impact of the conflict on non-military targets. Kryvyi Rih, located in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, has been a frequent target of Russian missile and drone strikes. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, emphasizing the deliberate targeting of civilian areas.
This incident underscores the continued escalation of hostilities and the devastating consequences for civilians caught in the crossfire. The attack comes amid broader efforts by Russia to degrade Ukraine's infrastructure and morale, while Ukraine continues its counteroffensive operations.
14 people were killed and 121 were injured.
Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.