Russian attack on shopping center in Kryvyi Rih leaves at least 14 dead and 121 injured

A Russian drone strike on Friday against a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has resulted in at least 14 dead and more than 120 injured, according to reports from local authorities.

Initial information indicates that the attack consisted of two strikes on the same shopping center, where a fire broke out following the initial explosion. Reports suggest that the second strike occurred while emergency services were on the scene attending to the victims of the first impact.

The head of the Kryvyi Rih military administration, Oleksandre Vilkoul, described the attack as an act that hit the "largest commercial complex in the city." Reports indicate that the victims include several children among the injured.

President Zelensky condemned the attack as an "absolutely cynical and abhorrent" act, emphasizing the indiscriminate nature of aggression against civilians. Various reports suggest that at least 21 people have suffered serious injuries.

Media reports have cited different figures regarding the dead. While some reports mention at least six fatalities, others raise the number to 14, and there is growing concern about the number of injured, as the toll could increase as rescue efforts continue.

This attack occurs against a backdrop of intensified hostilities in the region, highlighting the devastating impact of the war on populated areas and leaving an alarming toll of affected lives. Our attempts to gather accurate information from the authorities continue, given the chaotic situation post-attack.