In Kryvyi Rih, a massive fire broke out at the city's largest shopping complex, "Sunnyside Gallery," following a Russian strike, resulting in casualties and leaving dozens injured. According to the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Alexander Ganja, the number of victims due to the enemy attack has risen to 91 people. Fire crews were working at the scene, and thick plumes of smoke rose above the building, as confirmed by photos from the site.
Strike on the Largest Shopping Complex
According to the regional military administration, the target of the attack was one of Kryvyi Rih's largest shopping complexes, "Sunnyside Gallery." Following the first hit, a fire broke out in the building, requiring the deployment of significant firefighting and rescue forces. Ganja emphasized that among the 91 injured, 21 people are in serious condition, including one child, indicating a high degree of destruction and danger to civilians present in the shopping center.
Fire and Repeat Drone Attack
As reported by the Regional Military Administration, shortly after the first strike, Russian forces attacked the shopping center again using a "Shahed" loitering munition. The regional military administration specifically noted that the Russian drones were flying at very low altitudes, complicating their timely detection and interception. The second hit exacerbated the fire and hindered the work of rescuers on the ground.
Casualties and Injured
According to Ganja, a man who suffered severe injuries during the attack died in the hospital. Thus, according to the official data of the Regional Military Administration at the time of the statement, the enemy strike claimed the lives of six people. At the same time, medical personnel continue to treat dozens of injured, more than twenty of whom remain in critical condition. Medical teams are working in an enhanced mode, and the number of injured, according to the head of the Regional Military Administration, continues to grow as information arrives from hospitals.
Conflicting Data
There are discrepancies in key figures between the statements of officials and publications by several Ukrainian media outlets. Alexander Ganja stated in his announcement that there were six fatalities and 91 injured. At the same time, the publication "Correspondent" in its article already named 14 fatalities as a result of the strike on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. These differences may be explained by the fact that data is recorded at different moments in time, and the number of victims may be revised as the condition of the injured stabilizes in hospitals. At the time of preparation of the material, the final and coordinated number of fatalities officially confirmed by all sources has not been verified; therefore, the editorial board presents both versions and recommends relying on subsequent official reports from the regional military administration.
Criminal Proceedings for War Crime
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine reported that prosecutors are documenting the consequences of the strike on the shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. A criminal proceeding has been initiated based on the signs of a war crime provided for by Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The investigation is documenting the destruction, collecting evidence, and interviewing victims to record the circumstances of the attack on a civilian object.
Reaction and Further Investigation
The incident in Kryvyi Rih became one of the most resonant strikes on civilian infrastructure in the region. Authorities and rescue services continue to eliminate the consequences of the fire and provide medical assistance to the injured, while investigative bodies are working to establish all circumstances of the attack. The XAB.info editorial board will monitor the development of the situation and update data on the number of casualties and injured as official information becomes available.
