{
  "id": 2428927,
  "title": "Russian 'double-tap' strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 15 and wounds 130",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/russian-double-tap-strike-on-shopping-centre-in-ukraine-kills-15-and-2428927",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T20:10:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435985/russian-double-tap-strike-on-shopping-centre-in-ukraine-kills-15-and-wounds-130"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, a Russian drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 130 injuries, according to authorities. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha revealed that 22 of the wounded were children and reported that 29 individuals were in serious condition, including five youngsters. Hanzha shared a photo showing thick smoke emanating from a large industrial building.\n\nPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack, describing it as \"cynical and despicable,\" and stated that a second Russian drone targeted the shopping center just half an hour later, aiming to strike emergency services. In a follow-up statement on Telegram, Zelenskiy called the incident a \"terrorist act\" and pledged a retaliatory response. Meanwhile, another drone strike in Mykolaiv, Ukraine's southern region, claimed the lives of four people, including three children, and left a woman wounded, as reported by Ukrainian state media on Telegram.\n\nThe escalating air war between Russia and Ukraine has persisted for nearly four-and-a-half years. On Thursday, a Russian ballistic missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, resulted in 17 fatalities. In response to the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia, targeting vital infrastructure such as oil facilities and logistics networks to weaken Moscow's war efforts.",
  "summary": "KYIV: At least 15 people were killed and more than 130 wounded on Friday when several Russian drones struck a shopping centre in central Ukraine, authorities said, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promising a response to what he called an “act of barbarism.” Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said that 22 children were among the wounded in the daytime attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih, which is…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russia double-tap strike on shopping center in Kryvyi Rih kills at least 6, injures more than 90",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/russia-double-tap-strike-on-shopping-center-in-kryvyi-rih-kills-at",
        "published": "2026-08-21T15:31:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Russian double strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping mall kills at least five, injures nearly 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/russian-double-strike-on-kryvyi-rih-shopping-mall-kills-at-least-five",
        "published": "2026-08-21T16:19:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "At least 14 killed in 'despicable' Russian attack on shopping centre in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/at-least-14-killed-in-despicable-russian-attack-on-shopping-centre-in",
        "published": "2026-08-21T16:42:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Russian drones kill 14 people at shopping mall in central Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/russian-drones-kill-14-people-at-shopping-mall-in-central-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-08-21T18:12:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Russian 'double-tap' strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 15 and wounds 130",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/russian-double-tap-strike-on-shopping-centre-in-ukraine-kills-15-and",
        "published": "2026-08-21T19:17:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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