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UAV event in Donetsk, Horlivka area, Ukraine on Sun 16th August 2026

16th August 2026

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Shopping centre burns down in Donetsk after drone strike – video.

Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti has claimed that the Halaktyka (Galaxy) shopping centre in occupied Donetsk has burned down as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack.

Quote: "The Halaktyka shopping centre in Donetsk has burned down following an attack by Ukrainian drones."

Details: The agency claims that "the Armed Forces of Ukraine used foreign-made drones".

Footage of the aftermath of the strike has also been posted.

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Donetsk ( Horlivka area )

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