--- title: "Russian Strikes on Epicenter in Rivne Region: Massive Fire, Four Injured" description: "On October 20, Russian strikes on the Epicenter hypermarket in the Rivne region caused a massive fire, injuring four people, three of whom were hospitalized. According to the SES, the fire was extinguished by 46 rescuers." date: 2026-10-21T04:43:11.941Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/russian-strikes-epicenter-rivne-fire tags: [russia-ukraine-war, epitsentr, rivne-oblast, drone-attacks, fire, ses-ukraine] author: "Roman V." publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Russian Strikes on Epicenter in Rivne Region: Massive Fire, Four Injured ![Rescuer in protective helmet and uniform operating a drone outdoors](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/21/ataka-po-epitsentru-v-rivenskom-oblaste-pozhar/ataka-po-epitsentru-v-rivenskom-oblaste-pozhar-1.webp) ## Key Points - On October 20, Russian fire on the Epicenter hypermarket in the Rivne region led to a massive fire. - Four people were injured, three of them hospitalized. - The fire was extinguished; 46 rescuers and 13 units of SES equipment were involved. - Strikes on the Epicenter chain continue: on October 20, a facility in Pervomaisk was attacked, and on October 13, a logistics center in Khmelnytskyi was destroyed. On October 20, Russian military forces repeatedly attacked one of the Epicenter hypermarkets in the Rivne region, resulting in a massive fire at the building. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing data from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES). According to the emergency service, the fire engulfed a significant part of the retail facility, and published footage shows the building enveloped in intense flames and thick black smoke. ### Extinguishing Process and Factors Complicating Rescuers' Work The firefighting operation took place in difficult conditions: the work of the crews was affected by the significant fire load of the hypermarket itself, and the threat of repeated strikes on the facility persisted. Because of this, rescuers were forced to periodically withdraw to safe locations. Photos and videos distributed by the SES capture substantial damage to the building's structure after the shelling. ### Victims and Deployed Forces Four people were injured in the attack, three of whom were hospitalized. The SES reported that the fire has been extinguished; 46 rescuers and 13 pieces of emergency service equipment were involved in putting it out. ### Strikes on the Epicenter Chain as a Persistent Trend The attack in the Rivne region became part of a broader series of strikes against the chain's facilities. Thus, on October 20, Russian forces also struck an Epicenter hypermarket in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region. Earlier, on October 13, the last large logistics center of Epicenter in Khmelnytskyi was destroyed: the building was attacked ten times throughout the day. These episodes indicate that the infrastructure of the major retail chain regularly ends up in the impact zone. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [РФ ударила по "Эпицентру" в Ровенской области: спасатели показали фото разрушений](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rf-vdarila-epitsentru-rivnenshchini-ryatuvalniki-1792557462.html) - RBC-Ukraine citing the SES Telegram: attack on Oct 20, massive fire, 4 injured (3 hospitalized), 46 rescuers and 13 vehicles, fire extinguished; also mentioned strikes on Pervomaisk (Oct 20) and destruction of logistics center in Khmelnytskyi (Oct 13, 10 attacks per day). ## FAQ ### How many people were injured as a result of the attack on Epicenter in the Rivne region? According to the SES, four people were injured, three of whom were hospitalized. ### What forces were involved in extinguishing the fire? 46 rescuers and 13 units of SES equipment were involved in eliminating the fire; upon completion, the emergency service reported that the fire was extinguished. ### Is this an isolated case of strikes on the Epicenter chain? No. On October 20, a hypermarket in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region, was also attacked, and on October 13, a large logistics center in Khmelnytskyi was destroyed after being hit ten times in a day.