At least five people have been killed and 67 others injured after a Russian drone strike hit a shopping mall in the center of Pavlograd, in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Eight children were among the injured, and all of the injured have been taken to hospital for treatment.

The attack took place during the day, at a time when the city's streets were crowded with people. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vigivsky said Russian forces struck the shopping mall in the middle of the city and that rescue teams and police arrived immediately at the scene.

Authorities initially reported two dead and 18 injured, but the toll rose in the following hours to five dead and 67 injured. According to regional governor Oleksandr Khanza, the attack caused extensive damage to shops, commercial buildings and vehicles, while part of the city center was severely damaged. About 90% of the damaged buildings are businesses and commercial premises.

Among the injured are children of various ages, including four boys aged 13, 14, 15 and 17, as well as three girls aged 4, 4 and 11.

Emergency teams continue to work in the area to clean up the aftermath of the attack and document the damage. Ukrainian authorities have also announced that September 11, 2026, has been declared a day of mourning in Pavlograd.

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