Russian strike hits Zaporizhzhia shopping center

A Russian attack on September 18, 2026, struck a shopping mall in the city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, causing a large fire. The incident is part of ongoing Russian aerial bombardment campaigns targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and urban centers. Emergency services were deployed to the scene to manage the blaze and assess the damage to the facility.

Date: September 18, 2026

Location: Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: infrastructure

Severity: HIGH

Source: The Guardian

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