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UkrainePublished: 5 September 2026 at 15:14

Russian Drone Strikes Destroy Epitsentr DIY Store in Mykolaiv, Leaving 520 Jobless

A Russian drone attack destroyed a branch of the Epitsentr home-improvement retail chain in Mykolaiv after six strikes hit the site in a single day. The attack left 520 employees without work.

A branch of the Epitsentr home-improvement and hardware retail chain in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv has been completely destroyed following a Russian drone attack.

According to available reports, the store was struck six times over the course of a single day, ultimately resulting in its total destruction.

As a consequence of the attack, 520 employees of the store have lost their jobs and are left without a place of work.

The incident underscores the continued threat posed by Russian drone and missile strikes, which affect not only areas close to the front line but also civilian infrastructure and businesses in Ukrainian cities such as Mykolaiv, located in the country's south.

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