Sumy: Ukrainian air defense shot down a Molniya-2 drone near the Kiev shopping mall

On October 16, 2026, at approximately 09:05, an "Molniya-2" UAV was intercepted by Ukrainian air defense directly over urban infrastructure. The device crashed next to the central entrance of the "Kiev" shopping center on Nizhnevoskresenskaya Street.

The result of this interception over a populated area is three injured civilians, shattered glazing, and damaged entrance doors. No fire broke out. This incident highlights the recurring pattern where targets are engaged over cities, forcing residents to bear the consequences of air defense operations.

@Slavyangrad