Russians attack shopping centre in Pavlohrad: four killed, over 60 injured – photos, video
Four people have been killed and over 60 have been injured in a Russian attack on a shopping centre in central Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Source: Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration; State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi
Quote from Vyhivskyi: "About an hour ago, the Russians struck a shopping centre in central Pavlohrad. In the middle of the day, when there were many people on the streets. We already have information about two fatalities. My condolences to their families and loved ones. At least 18 people have been injured. Rescue workers and police are working at the scene."
Update: At 18:05, Hanzha reported that the death toll had risen to three, while the number injured had increased to 34. All those injured are under medical supervision.
Details: The Russian attack also caused cars, retail units and a shop to catch fire.
Two State Emergency Service employees were injured while dealing with the aftermath of the attack. They were taken to hospital.
Vihivskyi added that since the beginning of the year, Russian forces have carried out more than 18,000 strikes on the oblast, mostly with drones.
Update: At 18:25, Hanzha reported that the death toll had risen to four, while more than 60 people had been injured. Three children are among those injured: boys aged 13, 14 and 15.
All those injured are currently in hospital, where medics are providing medical assistance.
Background:
- Russian forces attacked a food processing business in Dnipro twice on 10 September, killing two people and injuring five.
- During the day, a Russian drone also struck a shopping centre in Sumy. The previous day, 9 September, a Russian attack there killed two people and injured 20.
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