Russian UAVs strike major shopping mall in Rivne: seven people injured

During the night and morning hours, the Rivne region was subjected to a systematic attack by Russian Shahed drones. According to Oleksandr Koval, the head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration, as a result of the strikes, in addition to the residential sector, one of the city's major commercial establishments was hit. "In addition to the residential sector, one of the large commercial establishments was also hit. Details later. Together with all services, I am now at the scene of the incident," Koval said, citing RBC-Ukraine data.

Course of the attack and nature of strikes

According to available data, Russian forces have been striking the Rivne region with Shahed jet drones since evening. The attack was systemic and not limited to a single region in western Ukraine: the Ternopil, Volyn, and Lviv regions also ended up in the impact zone. Such a geography of strikes indicates an attempt to simultaneously hit targets in several border and western regions.

Casualties and destruction in Rivne

Due to the aftermath of the attack, according to official information, seven people were seriously injured. Multi-story residential buildings were severely damaged, as well as one of Rivne's major shopping and entertainment centers. The exact list of destruction and the volume of damage at the time of publication were being clarified: the head of the RMA emphasized that details would be announced later, after emergency services inspected the scene.

Situation in neighboring regions

In addition to the Rivne region, systematic strikes were recorded in the Ternopil, Volyn, and Lviv regions. Explosions were heard three times in and around Lviv since morning. As a result of the attack in this region, according to available data, one man was wounded. Thus, the night wave of strikes affected several western regions of Ukraine at once.

Authorities' reaction and next steps

Oleksandr Koval reported that he is personally at the scene along with all involved services. Operational leadership is coordinating the work of emergency services to provide assistance to the victims and assess the scale of destruction. Final data on the number of victims, the condition of damaged buildings, and the shopping and entertainment center will be published as information is clarified on the spot.