
At least 16 dead in Russian drone strikes in Ukraine
At least 16 people died and 130 were injured in Russian drone attacks on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. Another attack in the Mykolaiv region claimed four lives, including three children.


At least 16 people were killed and over 130 injured in a Russian drone strike on a busy shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. The attack took place in two waves, with the second specifically targeting rescue workers.

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure as Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Kiev. At the same time, there are reports of drone attacks in Russia, airspace violations in Finland and a suspected Russian weapons depot near Berlin.

During a solidarity visit by Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to Kiev, Russia attacked the suburb of Boryspil with ballistic missiles. At least two people were killed and eight injured. At the same time, Ukraine is reporting further attacks.

Foreign Minister Wadephul arrived in Kyiv for a visit following an attack on a shopping center in Ukraine that left at least 16 dead and 130 injured. He condemned the violence, while President Zelensky called for further anti-aircraft assistance.

After a Russian drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, the number of dead rose to at least 16. At the same time, both warring parties increased their mutual air strikes with drones and missiles.

Sustained Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes leave scores dead and injured, including in Kryvyi Rih and Kiev. German and Finnish authorities are now reporting security-related incidents.

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