# Fourth Epicentr Shopping Centre Hit in Two Days as Russian Strikes Target Retail Sites Across Ukraine

*Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:09 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-10-22T06:09:04.753Z (3h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Eastern Europe
**Importance**: 8/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Russian strikes have hit four Epicentr shopping centres in two days in Kyiv, Uman, Pervomaisk and Dubno, with one site in Uman reported completely destroyed after multiple drone impacts and the latest attack damaging the chain’s store in northern Kyiv.

Russian strikes over the past two days have repeatedly hit Epicentr shopping centres in several Ukrainian cities, turning a familiar national retail chain into a visible part of the war’s damage map.

Overnight, another Epicentr store was struck in the northern part of Kyiv. Observers cited coordinates at 50.48993 latitude and 30.48706 longitude for the site, placing it in the city’s northern sector. This latest hit follows earlier strikes on Epicentr locations in Uman in Cherkasy Oblast, Pervomaisk in Mykolaiv Oblast, and Dubno in Rivne Oblast, making the Kyiv incident the fourth such attack on the chain in two days.

In Uman, the impact has already been described as total. Reports stated that the Epicentr shopping centre there was completely destroyed after being hit by multiple Russian Geran-4 and Geran-5 jet-powered drones. Images from the scene showed heavy destruction of the complex, indicating that the building can no longer function as a retail facility.

The pattern stretches across different parts of the country. Uman lies in central Ukraine, Pervomaisk in the south, Dubno in the west, and the latest strike hit in Kyiv, the capital. In the northern part of Kyiv, the damaged Epicentr site joins other civilian and commercial locations affected by the wider missile and drone campaign.

For Ukrainians, Epicentr is a well-known chain of large-format stores that supply construction materials, household goods, and other everyday items. The reported destruction in Uman and the damage to the Kyiv site signal disruption to local access to these supplies, on top of the psychological impact of seeing a nationwide brand repeatedly struck.

The attacks on Epicentr outlets came alongside other reported hits on warehouse infrastructure. Near Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast, a Russian Geran-4 jet drone struck a warehouse complex, with aftermath imagery documenting the damage. Taken together, the strikes show Russian forces hitting both retail-facing and logistics facilities in central and northern Ukraine.

No official explanation has been provided in these reports for the focus on Epicentr locations specifically. However, the fact that four sites belonging to the same chain in different cities were hit within such a short period highlights how large civilian commercial properties are being drawn into the conflict.

Indicators to watch include whether further Epicentr stores or comparable large retail centres come under attack in the coming days, whether the company is able to keep damaged sites operating or supplying nearby regions, and how Ukrainian authorities and insurers respond to recurring strikes on high-profile commercial chains.