Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Russian strike kills 15 at shopping mall in Zelenskyy’s hometown
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A Russian strike hit a shopping mall in Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing 15 people. Zelenskyy said it was a “double-tap” attack, with an initial wave of drones followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
WHO: Russian forces; Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: A Russian strike hit a shopping mall, killing 15 people, in what Zelenskyy described as a double-tap attack.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM ET
WHERE: Zelenskyy’s hometown (shopping mall)
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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