Putin’s Deadly Strike! Ukraine Shopping Mall Hit by Russian Drones, 14 Killed, 100+ Injured

Aug 22, 2026, 01:01:37 AM | TOI.in A deadly Russian drone attack has struck a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing at least 14 people and leaving more than 100 injured, including children, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike reportedly came in two waves, with additional drones hitting as emergency crews responded to the initial attack. Thick smoke and flames engulfed the shopping complex as rescuers searched for victims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for greater international pressure on Russia.

The deadly strike comes amid an intensifying wave of Russian attacks across Ukrainian cities and growing uncertainty over stalled peace efforts.