Russian Drones Strike Pavlohrad Shopping Mall, Killing 5 and Injuring 67

Summary

Russian drone strikes on a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, Ukraine, have killed at least 5 people and injured 67, including 8 children. Ukrainian officials said the attack hit a busy civilian area and caused a major fire, while Kyiv accused Moscow of targeting civilians deliberately.

Key Points
  • At least 5 people were killed and 67 injured in a Russian drone attack on a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, including 8 children among the wounded.
  • Ukrainian officials said the attack hit a crowded civilian area and sparked a large fire that rescue crews later brought under control.
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Andriy Sybiha accused Russia of deliberately attacking civilians to pressure Ukraine.
  • The article also notes a series of recent Russian strikes on shopping malls in other Ukrainian cities, alongside Russian claims of Ukrainian drone attacks on Sochi.
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