Russian strike destroys Epicenter shopping center in Kropyvnytskyi, injuring two

A Russian strike destroyed the Epicenter shopping center in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, causing a massive fire that burned the building almost completely, leaving only the facade standing. Two people were injured in the attack. The fire spread rapidly across the hypermarket's 26,000 square meters, producing a huge column of smoke visible across the city. Two male security guards were hospitalized with severe burns covering 20-40% of their bodies, and their condition is reported as serious. This attack is part of a series of Russian strikes on Epicenter stores, including previous incidents in Kharkiv, Kherson, Kamianske, Kyiv, Sumy, and Kryvyi Rih. The Kharkiv attack in May 2024 killed 19 people.