Russian drone attacks kill 16 in Ukrainian shopping centre

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Search and rescue efforts continue in Ukraine after Russian drone attacks kill at least 16 in a shopping centre in the city of Kryvyi Rih. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack on his home town cynical and despicable.

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Photo: (write brief description of what photo shows) Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Kryvyi Rih.
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21 Aug 11PM English United Kingdom News

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