Russian drone strikes home improvement superstore in Mykolaiv Oblast: two women injured

Iryna Balachuk — 20 October, 22:05

An Epicentr building damaged by a Russian strike. Stock photo: Yuliia Chudnovets, a spokesperson for the company, on Facebook

Two women have been injured as a result of a Russian drone attack on the Epicentr home improvement superstore in the city of Pervomaisk in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Source: Heorhii Reshetilov, acting Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "This evening, the enemy once again attacked civilian infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast. A drone struck the Epicentr shopping centre in Pervomaisk. Two women are known to have been injured."

Details: Further information about the aftermath of the attack is being gathered.

Background: On the night of 19-20 October, Russian forces attacked Volyn Oblast with jet-powered Shahed drones, damaging energy infrastructure and businesses. One of the strikes hit the Epicentr store in the city of Kovel.

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