Deadly 'double-tap' Russian drone strikes target Ukraine shopping centre
A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed at least 15 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in what's known as a "double-tap" strike, with the second drone reportedly striking the mall half an hour after the first.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Aug 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
- Coverage span: 3h 53m
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National PostTier B
Ukraine says ‘cynical’ Russian strike on shopping centre killed 14(opens original report in a new tab)The attack on Kryvyi Rig, Zelensky's hometown, comes as Russia has intensified its bombardments of Ukrainian cities in recent months — National Post
France 24Tier B
Deadly 'double-tap' Russian drone strikes target Ukraine shopping centre(opens original report in a new tab)
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