Attack on Ukraine shopping centre that killed 16 is ‘terror by design’, says EU foreign policy chief
Summary
Russian drones attacked a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing 16 people and injuring many others. Ukraine’s president and the EU’s foreign policy chief condemned the attack and called for stronger sanctions against Russia.Key Facts
- The attack happened in Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine and the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- At least 16 people died, including children, and around 130 were injured.
- The attack involved two drone strikes, with the second hitting about 30 minutes after the first.
- The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, called the strike “terror by design” and plans to propose new sanctions on Russia.
- Russia has increased attacks on Ukrainian cities in recent months, striking many civilian areas.
- Ukrainian emergency services and officials reported the casualties and damage from the attack.
- Ukraine’s allies plan to meet soon to discuss continued support for Ukraine.
- President Zelenskyy spoke with the UN chief about the ongoing Russian strikes and civilian harm.
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