Russian strike on Pavlohrad shopping centre kills five, injures 67 in daylight attack

A Russian missile or drone strike hit a shopping centre in Pavlohrad, Ukraine, during daytime hours, killing five including children and injuring 67. The attack continues Russia's pattern of striking civilian infrastructure in urban areas, with the daylight timing and civilian target marking a notable escalation in targeting tactics. Casualty figures are preliminary and may rise as rescue operations continue.