Russia destroys Epicentr hypermarket in Ukraine's Mykolaiv: Aftermath revealed
Photo: Rescue workers at the sites of the strikes in Mykolaiv (t.me/dsns_telegram)
The Russians struck the Epicentr shopping mall in Mykolaiv several times. Two people were injured, and fires broke out, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
Repeated Russian strikes damaged the sales floors, and fires broke out at the impact sites.
Two people were injured.
Rescue workers operated under the constant threat of further Russian strikes. Due to the danger, personnel had to be evacuated to a safe distance on multiple occasions.
#Миколаїв: 2 людей постраждали внаслідок російських атак
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4–5 вересня росіяни неодноразово атакували БпЛА торговельний центр. Виникли пожежі, є пошкодження.
Постраждали 72-річний чоловік і 17-річна дівчина.
Через повторні атаки рятувальники змушені були переривати роботи. pic.twitter.com/VZMpyOvTwz
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
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As soon as the situation allowed, they returned to deal with the aftermath of the Russian attack.
On August 28, Russia struck the Epicentr shopping center in Zaporizhzhia. A major fire broke out, people were injured, and this was not the first attack specifically targeting facilities belonging to this chain. On the same day, businesses across the country were also targeted—logistics facilities belonging to Nova Poshta delivery company were destroyed in Sumy and the Kyiv region.
In total, in just two days, August 27 and 28, Russia carried out a targeted campaign against Ukrainian businesses. Among those hit were Epicentr, Nova Poshta, Roshen, Comfy, Fora, Aurora, Kolo, as well as bookstores and publishing houses.
