Russian Drone Attack on Krivi Rig Shopping Center Kills 14, Injures 121

At least 14 people died and 121 were injured, including 22 children, after Russian drones struck a shopping center in Krivi Rig, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the attack as "absolutely cynical and cowardly."

The drones struck in two waves. The second attack targeted rescue services responding to the initial impact and subsequent fire. Among the injured, 29 are in serious condition, including five children. Eight patients, one of them a child, are currently undergoing surgery, according to Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the regional military administration. Several people remain unaccounted for.

Zelenskyy shared images on Telegram showing firefighters at the damaged shopping center, thick smoke billowing from the building, and emergency personnel attending to injured civilians. Videos circulating on social media appear to show a drone hitting the structure. "These types of attacks are simply an act of terrorism," Zelenskyy stated, calling for a strong international response with real pressure on Russia to ensure peace through accountability.