Tragic Events at Planeta Mall
Russian rockets hit the Planeta Mall shopping center in the night of April 6th, which was supposed to become one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Kharkiv. This was reported by local authorities.
Postponed Opening
Before the full-scale invasion, the opening of Planeta Mall was planned for April 2022, but it had to be postponed to 2023. However, even this time, the center was not opened.
What Could Have Been
Planeta Mall was supposed to be the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the city with an area of 110,000 square meters. It was planned to house 200 stores, a cinema, a supermarket, and several food courts.
Tragic Losses
After the rocket shelling in Oleksiivka, 6 people were killed, and another 11 were injured. During the attack, residential high-rises, two kindergartens, two schools, a gas station, and several shops were damaged.