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Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points Authorities reported 14 people were killed and scores of others were wounded. The local administration head reported 121 people were injured, including 22 children, and a rescue operation was ongoing.
A shopping center was struck by Russian drones, resulting in significant casualties. Authorities reported 14 people were killed and scores of others were wounded. The attack involved a double-tap strike, with a second wave of drones hitting the area as rescue workers responded.
The city where the attack occurred is the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He described the attack as a terrorist act and stated that Ukraine would respond. The local administration head reported 121 people were injured, including 22 children, and a rescue operation was ongoing.
Further details about the attack and response are available from officials, who have been providing updates on the situation.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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