Russian drones struck a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, 2 dead and 50 injured

Horrific footage from Kryvyi Rih: Russians struck the largest shopping mall in the city, where many people were present (PHOTO/VIDEO)

Two dead, over 50 injured

According to Radiotrek — Світ: On the afternoon of August 21, 2026, Russian troops attacked the largest shopping complex in Kryvyi Rih with drones. As a result of the double strike by Shahed rockets, two people died, and the number of injured rose to 50, including six children. At the time of the attack, many people were in the complex, leading to a large fire inside the building.

The head of the city's Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, reported that Russian drones were flying at an extremely low altitude. He also noted that there was a repeated hit on the same complex during emergency services' operations. The news was published on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 18:00.

“This attack on the shopping complex in Kryvyi Rih is yet another example of the escalation of violence in a region where civilian objects often become targets.” - Oleksandr Vilkul

This attack on the shopping complex in Kryvyi Rih is yet another example of the escalation of violence in a region where civilian objects often become targets. Such shelling causes serious humanitarian consequences and highlights the need for an urgent international response to protect civilians. The city authorities continue to work on providing assistance to the victims and their families, as well as investigating the circumstances of the attack.

The recent drone strike on the shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih is not an isolated incident. In a separate attack, the same location was targeted again, leading to further casualties among emergency responders and civilians. For more details on the multiple assaults and their devastating impact, read about how the mall was hit twice by Russian drones, resulting in five fatalities here.