16 Killed in Russian Strike on Ukraine Mall; 9 Still Missing
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A Russian double-tap missile strike on a shopping mall in Ukraine has killed at least 16 people, local officials said. The attack also left 130 others injured, including several children. Nine people remain missing.
The strike hit the mall in two waves, a tactic designed to target first responders and civilians who rush to help after the initial blast. Rescue teams are still searching through the rubble for survivors.
Officials have not yet released the exact location of the mall or the time of the attack. The number of missing may change as search efforts continue.