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Conflict● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 9:53 AM

Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en] · Eastern Europe

A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

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