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Russian drone strike kills 14 at Ukrainian shopping centre
A Russian unmanned aerial attack on a busy shopping complex in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih has left at least 14 people dead and over 120 injured. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike as a deliberate assault on civilians in his hometown.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denounced a Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih as a "cynical and despicable" act targeting civilians. The strike on the busy commercial venue claimed at least 14 lives and wounded more than 120 people, according to Ukrainian officials.
The attack represents another instance of Russian forces targeting civilian infrastructure and population centres across Ukraine. Kryvyi Rih, located in southeastern Ukraine, has faced repeated strikes throughout the ongoing conflict.
Zelenskyy's condemnation reflects growing international concern over civilian casualties in the conflict, which has prompted investigations into potential war crimes. The attack underscores the humanitarian toll of the war on Ukrainian civilians, particularly in urban areas.
The incident comes amid sustained Russian military operations targeting Ukrainian territory. Emergency services responded to the scene as rescue efforts continued to locate survivors amid the damaged shopping centre.