Russian Drone Strike Kills 14 in Kryvyi Rih
· World · Times of India, BBC News, Al Jazeera
A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killed at least 14 people and injured 121 others on Friday. The assault involved a "double-tap" tactic, where a second wave of drones targeted the site while emergency responders were active. This follows a major overnight barrage across Ukraine that killed 16 people and damaged civilian infrastructure including hospitals and schools. Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 107 of 135 drones launched during the broader campaign. The ongoing aerial strikes have intensified pressure on Ukraine to secure additional Western-supplied air-defence systems.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the escalating civilian toll of Russia's aerial campaign and underscores Ukraine's critical need for advanced air-defence interceptors to protect population centres.
Read the original report — Times of India
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