Russian drones kill 14 in Kryvyi Rih shopping mall attack

On August 21, 2026, Russian drones attacked a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 120, including 22 children. The strike occurred in two waves, with the second drone hitting 30 minutes after the first, targeting emergency responders. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a terrorist act. The incident is part of a recent escalation in Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian areas, with July 2026 recording the highest monthly civilian death toll since May 2022.