Blockbuster Mall in Kyiv damaged by Russian attack. Here's what it looks like (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Russian forces’ overnight attack on Kyiv with 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones overnight into Saturday, damaged the Blockbuster Mall, but many stores remain operational as repair crews address the impact, hromadske reporters said.
A Shahed drone or its debris struck the mall’s roof, damaging areas including the Sinsay clothing store, which remains closed, while other shops, like a marmalade vendor, stayed open.
Employee Ruslana noted early morning customers despite cleanup challenges. Repair teams are working to fix the damage.
More about the attack
Ukraine’s Air Force reported the assault targeted Kyiv, with forces neutralizing six ballistic missiles and 245 drones launched from Russian-controlled areas.
Fires broke out in the Solomyanskyi and Obolonskyi districts due to falling debris, and in Sviatoshynskyi district, a blaze erupted in a one-story non-residential building containing paint materials.
A total of 15 people were injured.