Russian drones hit Ukraine mall, killing 16 and wounding 13 including children
Russia is escalating its air war on Ukraine as the conflict between the two countries now heads to its 4-1/2-year mark.
A Russian drone strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, a city in Ukraine, resulted in at least 16 deaths and over 130 injuries, including 22 children, according to regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha. The attack, which occurred during the day, prompted Zelenskyy to describe it as an act of barbarism and a deliberate attempt to target emergency services.
Nine people were initially considered missing, with two children among them, and rescue efforts were ongoing. Zelenskyy vowed to hold Russia accountable for such acts, categorizing them as terrorist actions. This incident came on the heels of another drone strike in Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv region, killing at least four people, including three children, and injuring a woman.
The escalation of drone attacks as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its fourth year highlights the ongoing escalation in air warfare. Ukraine has been retaliating against Russian targets, including oil facilities and logistics infrastructure, to weaken Moscow's war efforts.
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