Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city

Loading the video No Comment Video. Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 18/09/2026 - 11:53 GMT+2 A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. The Amstor shopping mall, on the city’s right bank, was struck by Russian drones late on Thursday, 17 September. Emergency service footage showed firefighters battling flames across the complex, which Ukraine's State Emergency Service later described as “practically destroyed”. Rescue operations were completed on Friday morning. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Fire crews had to repeatedly take shelter because of the risk of further Russian attacks before returning to the site and eventually extinguishing the blaze. Local media reported that children in a nearby outdoor skatepark survived the explosion by taking cover in concrete recesses built into the skate bowls. Ukrainian authorities said other civilian infrastructure, including businesses, buses, bus stops and commercial facilities, was also targeted or damaged. The attack comes as Zaporizhzhia, a major city in southeastern Ukraine, remains exposed to regular Russian drone and missile strikes. War in Ukraine Russia Zaporizhzhia Drone Strike shopping mall Russia's invasion of Ukraine Top stories Now playing Next Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city Now playing Next Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote Now playing Next Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 18th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposal Now playing Next Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears Now playing Next Trump touts 'major progress' towards setting up US base in Poland Now playing Next Metsola: Australia, New Zealand could be next EU 'associated members' Now playing Next Carney hails EU-Canada alliance but draws lines on membership Now playing Next Trump determined to end Iran war soon, senior adviser tells Euronews Now playing Next Sweden's centre-left narrowly win election Now playing Next US Congress approves Russia sanctions Now playing Next Child protection is not 'only one party's responsibility', business group says Now playing Next Europeans still believe in the European dream. They just don't think it's within reach, study finds Now playing Next 'Best thing Europe can do' is focus on its internal market, World Economic Forum expert says Now playing Next EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment From horse-drawn ploughs to autonomous tractors at Ireland’s ploughing show No Comment Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European Parliament No Comment Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent No Comment Torrential rains flood Valencia and Catalonia, killing driver in Spain Europe Today Europe Today: Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next? Earth News Greenland and Antarctica have lost 12 trillion tonnes of ice since 1979 Iran UN Security Council fails to adopt US-backed Iran sanctions resolution after Russia and China vetoes Europe News Greek parliament lifts Avramopoulos immunity for Brussels corruption probe Tech News King Charles urges tech bosses to keep AI under human control United Arab Emirates Trump determined to end Iran war soon, US president's senior adviser tells Euronews Europe News Brussels seeks 'credible' outcome in EU-China talks after key negotiators’ call Europe News Sweden's centre-left win election as right wing bloc suffers narrow defeat ADVERTISEMENT Travel News From F1 to FIBA: Qatar unveils packed calendar of global events Europe Today Watch: European Commissioners react to Ursula von der Leyen's speech Europe in Motion Space economy report: Who's winning the race in Europe? Kazakhstan Euronews Debates: unlocking Kazakhstan’s potential as a regional trade hub Business Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO tells Euronews United Arab Emirates Day two in Dubai: The region makes its case for telling its own story Europe News Carney hails EU-Canada alliance but draws lines on membership and sovereignty Destinations Gran Canaria: how an Atlantic island is emphasising its year-round appeal ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT