Ukraine: Death toll climbs to 14 after Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih shopping center
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The death toll from a Russian drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, has risen to at least 14.
- At least 103 people were injured in the attack.
- Regional military administrator Olexander Hanscha provided the updated casualty figures.
A Russian drone attack on a bustling shopping center in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has resulted in a tragic increase in casualties, with the death toll climbing to at least 14 by evening. The regional military administrator, Olexander Hanscha, announced the grim figures via Telegram, also reporting that at least 103 individuals sustained injuries.
The attack struck a populated commercial area, underscoring the indiscriminate nature of the assault. The specific details of the drone deployment and the extent of the damage to the shopping center were not immediately clear, but the high number of civilian casualties indicates a significant impact.
The number of dead has risen to at least 14 by the evening.
This incident adds to the ongoing toll of the conflict in Ukraine, where civilian infrastructure and populations continue to be targeted. The Kryvyi Rih attack highlights the persistent threat faced by Ukrainian cities and their residents, even in areas not on the immediate front lines.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation, with rescue and recovery efforts likely underway. The updated casualty figures suggest a complex and devastating scene at the site of the attack.
He stated the number of injured at least 103.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.