Fire at “Epicentr” shopping center in Kropyvnytskyi contained; nearby residential building and vocational school damaged

In Kropyvnytskyi, emergency responders have contained a fire at the “Epicentr” shopping center, which was destroyed following a Russian attack on November 10. Firefighting efforts are ongoing. Additionally, a multi-story residential building and an educational institution located nearby sustained damage from the shelling.

According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, responders remain on-site, working to fully extinguish the fire.

The building of the Mykola Fedorovskyi Central Ukrainian Higher Vocational School was also affected by the Russian attack; its windows were blown out.

A multi-story residential building located next to the “Epicentr” was also damaged, with windows shattered and balconies impacted.

On the morning of November 10, Russian forces launched an attack on Kropyvnytskyi. The strikes triggered a large-scale fire at the “Epicentr” shopping center.

Two people were injured; both have been hospitalized and remain in serious condition.

Law enforcement authorities have initiated criminal proceedings under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (war crimes).