Title: Russia strikes mall, kills 15, then hits rescuers with second drone wave

**Article:** A Russian drone attack on a shopping center in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 15 people and wounded 130 on Monday, according to local officials. The strike came in two waves: the first set the mall ablaze during daytime hours, and the second targeted the emergency crews who arrived to help. The attack occurred as Ukrainian authorities warned of possible Russian sabotage operations ahead of the country’s Independence Day on 24 August. Kyiv has urged citizens to remain vigilant and to heed air-raid alerts. Rescuers continued to search through the rubble of the shopping center late into the night. Medical teams reported that many of the wounded were in serious condition. The follow-up strike on first responders is part of a recent pattern of Russian tactics, where a second drone or missile is launched to hit firefighters, police, and medics at the scene of the initial explosion. This practice, sometimes called a “double-tap” strike, is designed to maximize casualties and disrupt rescue efforts. Ukrainian officials have not yet released a full list of the dead. The attack is among the deadliest in the region in recent weeks, as Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure far from the front lines. No further details were immediately available.