Event
Russian drones struck a busy shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 120, including 22 children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack on his hometown as “cynical and despicable,” claiming a second drone hit the site 30 minutes after the first to target emergency services. A separate Russian strike in the Mykolaiv region killed four people, including three children.
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A double drone attack on a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih has left at least 14 people dead and 121 injured, prompting President Zelenskyy to demand international accountability from Moscow.
Background
The attack occurred in Kryvyi Rih, an industrial city in central Ukraine located approximately 60km from the front line. The city has faced repeated Russian strikes throughout the conflict. This incident follows a major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv the previous day, which resulted in 17 deaths and over 40 injuries. Ukraine has recently intensified long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure, including oil facilities and warehouses linked to the online retailer Wildberries. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission reported that 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Russian attacks in July, marking the highest monthly civilian death toll since May 2022.
The attack occurred in Kryvyi Rih, an industrial city in central Ukraine located approximately 60km from the front line. The city has faced repeated Russian strikes throughout the conflict. This incident follows a major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv the previous day, w
Fact cards
Key entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Russia, Ivan Vyhivskyi, Volodymyr Zelensky.
How many people were killed in the Kryvyi Rih attack? At least 14 people were killed, with 121 others injured, including 22 children. Why did President Zelenskyy describe the attack as “cynical and despicable”? He claimed a second drone struck the site 30 minutes after the first
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/21/russian-drone-attack-on-busy-shopping-centre-kills-14-in-ukraine | published 2026-08-21T18:17:40.000Z | primary source | France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260821-back-to-back-russian-dr
2022-05: UN reports highest monthly civilian death toll in Russian attacks since this month. 2026-07: UN reports 437 civilians killed and 2,610 injured in Russian attacks. 2026-08-20: Major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills 17 people and injures more than 40. 2026-08
Timeline
UN reports highest monthly civilian death toll in Russian attacks since this month.
UN reports 437 civilians killed and 2,610 injured in Russian attacks.
Major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills 17 people and injures more than 40.
Russian drones strike a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, killing 14 and injuring 121.
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FAQ
At least 14 people were killed, with 121 others injured, including 22 children.
He claimed a second drone struck the site 30 minutes after the first to target emergency services.
A separate Russian strike in the Mykolaiv region killed four people, including three children.
The city is located roughly 60km from the front line.
22 children were among the more than 120 wounded, with five in serious condition.
He described it as a "double-tap" targeting emergency workers and called the attacks "terrorist acts."
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