Video, photos: Russia attacked the Epicenter in Kharkiv for the second time
On the morning of September 17, Russian forces struck the “Epicenter” shopping center in Kharkiv. As a result of the attack, the building sustained significant damage and caught fire.
According to authorities, a Russian drone struck the shopping center in the Osnovyanskyi district of the city. Emergency services were on the scene.
Initial reports indicated that there were no casualties as a result of the attack. Later, Sinyegubov reported that a 65-year-old female employee of the shopping center fell ill after the strike. The woman received the necessary medical care.
Russian forces had previously attacked the “Epicenter” in Kharkiv on August 27, 2026. At that time, one person was killed and five others were injured as a result of the strike. Now, the Russian attack has once again targeted the “Epicenter” shopping center in Kharkiv.
The latest strike caused significant damage to the building and sparked a fire. Rescue workers and other emergency services continue to work at the scene. Details regarding the consequences of the Russian attack are still being confirmed.
This was reported by Oleg Synyegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration.
Earlier, Russia attacked Izyum with KAB bombs; among the casualties was a two-month-old infant.
On September 10, in Kyiv’s Svyatoshynsky District, a drone crashed in an open area in the woods near a shopping center. According to preliminary reports, there was no fire and no injuries.
In the Solomyanskyi district of Kyiv, an enemy drone struck the roof of a four-story business center. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene to investigate the circumstances and address the aftermath of the incident.
