A drone strike described by officials as a Russian 'double-tap' attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre has killed 15 people and injured around 130 others, including 23 children, according to the regional head cited by the BBC.
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Key facts
- A shopping centre in Ukraine was hit in what officials describe as a Russian 'double-tap' drone strike, according to the BBC.
- At least 15 people were killed, according to the regional head cited by the BBC.
- Around 130 people were injured, including 23 children.
- Casualty figures rose during the day, with earlier reports citing 14 dead and 121 injured.
A drone strike described by officials as a Russian ‘double-tap’ attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre has killed 15 people and injured about 130 others, including 23 children, according to the BBC citing the regional head.
The casualty toll rose over the course of the day. An earlier BBC report said 14 people had been killed and 121 injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
A later update from the same regional official, cited by the BBC, put the death toll at 15 and the number injured at 130, including 23 children.
The BBC’s reporting focused on the human toll at the shopping centre. No further specifics beyond the casualty figures were provided in the sources available.
Why it matters
Strikes on civilian sites such as shopping centres cause heavy casualties among ordinary people, including children, and raise serious concerns about the protection of civilians in wartime. Rising death and injury tolls illustrate the ongoing human cost of the conflict.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured in the mall strike?
According to the regional head cited by the BBC, 15 people were killed and about 130 were injured, including 23 children.
What is a double-tap drone strike?
The sources describe the attack as a double-tap strike but do not define the term. It generally refers to an initial strike followed by a second, though the sources do not provide further detail.
Why did the reported casualty figures change?
An earlier BBC report cited 14 dead and 121 injured, while a later update from the same regional official raised the toll to 15 dead and 130 injured, including 23 children.
Timeline
- Russian strikes on Ukraine kill two, officials say, a day after deadly attack on mall
BBC World: Attacks come a day after at least 16 people were killed in a double-tap strike on a shopping mall.
- Russian double-tap drone strike kills 16 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
BBC World: At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
- Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
BBC World: Another 130 people, including 23 children, were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
- Russian double-tap drone strikes kill 14 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
BBC World: Another 121 people were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.