--- title: "Footage of the destroyed shopping center in Kryvyi Rih released: rescuers finish clearing the rubble, 16 killed and 140 injured confirmed" description: "Footage of the destruction of the \"Solnechnaya Galereya\" shopping center in Kryvyi Rih after a Russian strike has been released. Rescuers are finishing clearing the rubble; 16 killed and 140 injured have been confirmed, with 51 hospitalized." date: 2026-08-23T16:44:04.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/footage-of-destroyed-shopping-center-solnechnaya-galereya-kryvyi-rih tags: [kryvyi-rih, shopping-center-strike, russia-ukraine, gscs, casualties] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Footage of the destroyed shopping center in Kryvyi Rih released: rescuers finish clearing the rubble, 16 killed and 140 injured confirmed ![Rescuers clear debris at the destroyed shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih after the attack](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/24/kadry-razrusheniy-tc-solnechnaya-galereya-krivoy-rog/kadry-razrusheniy-tc-solnechnaya-galereya-krivoy-rog-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The number of people killed in the Russian strike on the "Solnechnaya Galereya" shopping center in Kryvyi Rih stands at 16. - A total of 140 people were injured (more than 20 children), of whom 51 were hospitalized; the condition of six is extremely critical. - The SES completed the dismantling of the main rubble, extinguished smoldering spots, and carried out an engineering survey of the building. - Days of mourning have been declared in Kryvyi Rih; intelligence warns of the risk of new strikes on shopping centers in frontline cities. Verified photos and video footage of the extensive destruction of the "Solnechnaya Galereya" (Sun Gallery) shopping and entertainment center and the surrounding residential buildings, caused by a Russian strike on August 21, have been released in Kryvyi Rih. Citing the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES), the outlet XAB.info reports the final picture of the attack's aftermath: following the completion of the key phase of search-and-rescue operations and the recovery of bodies from under the rubble, the number of civilian fatalities stands at 16. Rescue and emergency units continue to work at the impact site, mitigating the consequences of the shelling of civilian infrastructure. ### Scale of destruction per SES footage The released footage shows destruction that extends far beyond a single building. The photos and video reveal the collapse of the shopping center's roof and floor slabs, burned-out retail pavilions, deformed metal structures, and piles of construction debris covering the surrounding area. The damage affected dozens of nearby multi-story residential buildings and parked cars. It is precisely such scenes β€” smoke, sparks from warped structures, and rescuers in protective gear working among the wreckage β€” that are captured in the widely circulated footage from the emergency site. ### Medical statistics and the condition of the injured According to the latest data, a total of 140 people were injured in the attack, including more than 20 children. Of these, 51 injured persons are receiving inpatient treatment in city hospitals, while the rest were treated on an outpatient basis. Medical staff assess the condition of six patients as extremely critical; among the most severely injured are two children aged 10 and 16. This distinction between the figures is important: the number 140 reflects the total count of those who sought medical help, whereas 51 is the number of those hospitalized. ### Progress of rescue operations SES rescue units have completed the dismantling of the main piles of metal structures and floor slabs of the shopping center. Smoldering spots at the site have been extinguished, and an engineering survey of the building has been carried out to assess its stability and safety. Emergency rescue services continue to work at the impact site, conducting monitoring and final clearance operations of the area. ### Authorities' response and days of mourning Days of mourning have been declared in Kryvyi Rih for those killed in the Russian strike. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the shelling of the shopping center "absolute barbarism" and promised a firm response against the adversary. Official statements emphasize that the attack was directed against civilian infrastructure and the civilian population. ### Context and risks for frontline cities According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia may be preparing new strikes on shopping centers in frontline cities, including further provocations and shelling of civilian objects in Kryvyi Rih. This means that civilian infrastructure in frontline regions remains at elevated risk, and authorities and rescue services continue to operate in a heightened state of readiness to minimize the consequences of any new attacks. ## πŸ” Fact-Check Verification - [Footage of the destroyed shopping center in Kryvyi Rih after the Russian strike released](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/z-yavilisya-kadri-ruynuvan-tts-krivomu-rozi-1787503281.html) - ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ ΠΏΡƒΠ±Π»ΠΈΠΊΠ°Ρ†ΠΈΡŽ ΠΊΠ°Π΄Ρ€ΠΎΠ² Ρ€Π°Π·Ρ€ΡƒΡˆΠ΅Π½ΠΈΠΉ ΠΈ Ρ„Π°ΠΊΡ‚ ΡƒΠ΄Π°Ρ€Π° ΠΏΠΎ Π’Π¦ Π² ΠšΡ€ΠΈΠ²ΠΎΠΌ Π ΠΎΠ³Π΅. - ["I was pinned by a wall": shop owner tells how she survived the strike on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih (video)](https://news.telegraf.com.ua/ukraina/5948368-mene-zatisnulo-stinoyu-vlasnitsya-magazinu-rozpovila-yak-perezhila-udar-po-tts-u-krivomu-rozi-video) - Π‘Π²ΠΈΠ΄Π΅Ρ‚Π΅Π»ΡŒΡΠΊΠΈΠ΅ ΠΊΠ°Π΄Ρ€Ρ‹ ΠΈ ΡΠ²ΠΈΠ΄Π΅Ρ‚Π΅Π»ΡŒΡΡ‚Π²Π° ΠΎΡ‡Π΅Π²ΠΈΠ΄Ρ†Π΅Π² ΠΎ ΠΌΠ°ΡΡˆΡ‚Π°Π±Π΅ Ρ€Π°Π·Ρ€ΡƒΡˆΠ΅Π½ΠΈΠΉ ΠΈ послСдствиях Π°Ρ‚Π°ΠΊΠΈ. - [Among the "critical" cases are two children, dozens in hospitals: new data on the injured at the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih](https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/sredi-tyazhelyh-dvoe-detey-v-bolnitsah-desyatki-chelovek-novye-dannye-o-ranenyh-v-tts-v-krivom-roge-3154280.html) - ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ ΠΌΠ΅Π΄ΠΈΡ†ΠΈΠ½ΡΠΊΡƒΡŽ статистику: госпитализированныС, тяТёлыС ΠΏΠ°Ρ†ΠΈΠ΅Π½Ρ‚Ρ‹, Π²ΠΊΠ»ΡŽΡ‡Π°Ρ Π΄Π΅Ρ‚Π΅ΠΉ. - [Strike on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih: video captures the first minutes of the attack](https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/udar-po-tts-v-krivom-roge-na-video-popali-pervye-minuty-ataki-3153518.html) - ΠŸΠΎΠ΄Ρ‚Π²Π΅Ρ€ΠΆΠ΄Π°Π΅Ρ‚ ΠΌΠ΅Π΄ΠΈΡ†ΠΈΠ½ΡΠΊΡƒΡŽ статистику: госпитализированныС, тяТёлыС ΠΏΠ°Ρ†ΠΈΠ΅Π½Ρ‚Ρ‹, Π²ΠΊΠ»ΡŽΡ‡Π°Ρ Π΄Π΅Ρ‚Π΅ΠΉ. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How many people were killed in the strike on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih? **A:** According to updated data following the completion of the key phase of search-and-rescue operations, 16 people were killed. ### Q: How many people were injured and how many were hospitalized? **A:** A total of 140 people were injured, including more than 20 children. 51 people are receiving inpatient treatment in hospitals; the condition of six is extremely critical, including two children aged 10 and 16. ### Q: What are the rescuers doing at the emergency site right now? **A:** The SES has completed the dismantling of the main piles of metal structures and floor slabs, extinguished smoldering spots, and carried out an engineering survey of the building; emergency services continue to work on mitigating the consequences. ### Q: Has mourning been declared in the city? **A:** Yes, days of mourning have been declared in Kryvyi Rih for those killed in the Russian strike.