Russian attack damages shopping centre in Kyiv: floor slabs collapse – photos
The Cosmo Multimall shopping centre, formerly known as Cosmopolite, has sustained severe damage as a result of a Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 18-19 October.
Source: local Telegram channels; Ukrainian Council of Shopping Centres (UCSC)
Details: The UCSC said that the roof and structural elements of the building have been damaged and some of the floor slabs collapsed.
The shopping centre is located on Vadym Hetman Street near the Shuliavska metro station. The complex housed dozens of shops, food outlets, a cinema, a bowling alley and an ice rink operated.
Cosmo Multimall's management has not made an official comment on the aftermath of the attack.
Background:
- On 16 October, a Russian attack caused significant damage to the Equator shopping centre in Rivne. According to its management, a fire broke out due to fallen debris from a downed drone. There were no casualties.
- In March 2022, Russian forces launched a missile strike on Kyiv's Retroville shopping centre. Following several months of repairs, the shopping centre resumed full operations.
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