Eight people injured after strike on “Epicenter”: attacks on Mykolaiv Oblast over the past day

The number of people injured in the Russian strike on the Epicentr shopping center in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region, has risen to 8. The shopping center building was damaged. The updated aftermath of the attack is reported in the daily briefing from the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration.

The Russians attacked the shopping center yesterday evening, Tuesday, October 20. Initially, 2 people were reported injured.

Those injured in the strike include:

• 5 women aged between 28 and 56;
• 3 men aged between 23 and 43.

2 women were taken to hospital. Doctors describe their condition as moderately serious. The other injured people received the necessary medical care and will continue treatment as outpatients.

Another attack damaged buildings at recreation centers in the village of Rybakivka. According to available information, no one was injured there.

Overall, during the day, Russian forces attacked the region with Shahed and Gerbera-type attack drones. The targets included civilian and energy infrastructure.

We previously reported:

• METRO in Mykolaiv closes for an indefinite period after a Russian attack
• Six strikes in one day: how Epicentr employees battled a fire in Mykolaiv
• Deadly strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih: the number of wounded and dead rises
• Shaheds attack Mykolaiv region: supermarket on fire, warehouse damaged
• Enemy drones attack Mykolaiv region: buildings catch fire, outbuildings and a private home damaged