Attack on Ukraine shopping centre that killed 16 is ‘terror by design’, says EU foreign policy chief

A shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, was attacked by Russian drones, resulting in the deaths of 16 people. This incident has been condemned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "cynical and despicable." The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has described the attack as "terror by design," indicating a deliberate and calculated attempt to harm civilians. This escalation in violence may lead to the imposition of harsher sanctions on Russia, which could have significant economic and trade implications.

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The attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre has increased tensions between Ukraine and Russia. This could lead to further conflict and instability in the region, negatively impacting investor sentiment and Ukraine's economy.

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