Ukraine faces heavy Russian strikes as EU condemns attack on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre

Rescue teams across Ukraine continue operations following extensive Russian missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa, and Chernihiv. Officials reported at least 13 fatalities and dozens of injuries from the combined overnight bombardment. Additionally, a Russian strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 15 people and wounded 130 others, prompting EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to condemn the attack for showing the "depravation of Russia."

In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres to intervene and halt the war. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces targeted a Lukoil oil refinery inside Russia, while Moscow stated talks regarding a potential prisoner swap were underway. Diplomatically, Italy reaffirmed its refusal to deploy troops.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.