Russian double-tap drone strike kills 14 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
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In summary:
At least 14 people killed and 121 injured, including 22 children, in a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The attack occurred in "two waves", with the second targeting emergency workers. Rescuers are searching for survivors.
Key Points:
- Location: Shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine.
- Deadly Impact: 14 confirmed fatalities, fear of rising toll.
- Method: Double drone strike, one at night targeting civilians, second during rescue efforts.
- Condemnation: President Zelensky calls attack "absolutely cynical and despicable".
- Recent Attacks: Follows a major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv the previous day, killing 17.
