Russia may attack large shopping malls in frontline cities: Ukrainians warned of the threat

Russia may attack large shopping centers in frontline cities: Ukrainians have been warned about the threat

Ukrainians are being warned about a high risk of repeated enemy strikes on large shopping centers in frontline regions. Residents are urged not to ignore security signals and to avoid places with large crowds.

Head of the Krivyi Rih Defense Council Oleksandr Vilkul said in his Telegram channel about a new threat.

There is intelligence data that missile strikes on other large shopping centers in frontline cities and, in particular, Krivyi Rih, are possible, Vilkul stated.

The city’s leadership urged residents to take shelter in shelters during air raids, and for entrepreneurs to suspend operation of trading venues.

The warning comes amid a bloody attack on Krivyi Rih, during which the occupiers hit the "Sunny Gallery" shopping center. As a result of this terrorist act, 16 people were killed, another 130 were injured, among them 25 children.

Oleksandr Vilkul persistently urged residents of frontline regions not to stay in large shopping complexes during threats and to immediately head to shelters at the first signs of danger.

The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council also reports an increasing danger to civil infrastructure.

Yes, the head of the CCD Andriy Kovalenko stated that Russian attacks can no longer be considered a threat only for frontline cities. Russia is expanding the area of strikes, and its drones and ballistic missiles can travel hundreds of kilometers.

According to him, the situation in Krivyi Rih shows that similar attacks can occur in practically any region of Ukraine.