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Russian Double-Tap Strike on Mall in Ukraine Kills 16

A Russian double-tap strike on a shopping mall in Ukraine resulted in 16 fatalities and multiple injuries.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Russian strike carried out in two waves targeted a shopping mall in a town connected to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leading to the deaths of at least 16 people, according to multiple reports. The incident involved an initial wave of drones, followed by a second strike as rescue workers were responding to the first attack.

At least 130 individuals were reported injured, with nine individuals still missing after the attack. Among those affected were a number of children, increasing concerns regarding the impact on civilians during such strikes.

This attack is part of ongoing hostilities in the region, as another strike reportedly killed two additional people the following day, highlighting the continued violence in Ukraine. Reports confirm that the situation remains critical, with search efforts ongoing.

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