Eight civilians killed in Russian blitz on SHOPPING CENTRE as Putin’s butchers ‘slaughter 115 kids’ in Ukraine invasion

RUSSIAN forces killed at least eight innocent civilians in an evil blitz on a Ukrainian shopping centre last night as Putin’s butchers continued their merciless invasion. The enormous explosion annihilated the Retroville mall in the northwest of the capital Kyiv and was so powerful it pulverised vehicles in its car park. APThe Retroville mall was devastated by the rocket attack which killed eight civilians[/caption] ReutersThe explosion wiped out the shopping centre in a night raid on Sunday[/caption] GettyThe enormous explosion was caught on nearby CCTV[/caption] Chilling video captured by a nearby CCTV camera shows the moment a rocket hits the building sending a fireball hundreds of feet into the air. The blast launches debris everywhere while nearby buildings are rocked by the gigantic boom – blowing out their windows. Photos of the aftermath in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv show how the attack left the mall a smouldering wreck and utterly devastated. A vast crater was left behind as rescuers scrambled to pull bloodied victims strewn amongst the rubble. READ MORE UKRAINE STORIES NO CHANCE Live Ukraine updates as Zelensky REJECTS surrender demands as 300k face starving standing together Find out when the Concert for Ukraine is and how you can watch it on TV Police said at least eight people had been killed amid fears dozens of others were missing in the carnage. On Monday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack was one of several bombs to be dropped on the city overnight. Others flattened homes, offices and a gym were also hit as the city braces for a 26th day of Russian onslaughts. After the mall attack the former heavyweight boxing champion declared the start of another 35-hour curfew – going from 8pm this evening until 7am on Wednesday. Most read in World News SHARK HORROR Tourist cried for help as he was killed in Caribbean isle's first shark attack HAUNTING WORDS I filmed my boyfriend's mum whispering chilling things to me as I slept JET CRASH Moment Boeing 737 with 132 on board nosedives vertically into mountain at 350mph STAUNCH REBUTTAL Ukraine REJECTS Russia's chilling ultimatum to surrender city of Mariupol VLADOLF HITLER Putin likened to HITLER after 'Ukrainians deported to work camps' POISON PLOT Russians 'plan to POISON Vladimir Putin and have chosen successor' The attack is just the latest example of merciless Russian troops shelling civilian areas. It comes as Russia are believed to have “slaughtered 115 kids” so far in their barbaric invasion which began on February 24. The Ukrainian prosecutor general’s office added that 140 children had been wounded since the start of the war. DEFIANT Latest developments in the war torn country have also seen Ukraine boldly reject Russia’s ultimatum to surrender the besieged city of Mariupol. Russia promised to create two humanitarian corridors if troops gave up the key city and soldiers stopped fighting. But Ukraine’s deputy prime minister declined the eleventh-hour demand, according to reports. Thousands are reported to have died in the port city following endless Russian missile strikes. Locals have been forced to bury the dead in mass graves and makeshift burials at the roadside. Meanwhile Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko likened Russian President Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler after reports his invading troops were forcibly deporting Ukrainians to sinister Russian work camps. Read More on The Sun FLATTENED Incredible pictures show five mansions worth £1million reduced to rubble UNDER ATACK Emily Atack 'bombarded' with horrific messages after 'photo leaks' online He said Moscow’s actions were like “the horrific events of World War Two, when the Nazis forcibly captured people”. Western intelligence estimates Russia is losing up to 1,000 troops per day – that would be its fastest rate of casualties since the Second World War. AFPAt least eight civilians were killed in the attack – with more deaths feared[/caption] ReutersA rescue worker walks amongst the debris during a desperate search for survivors[/caption] ReutersVehicles were pulverised by the explosion which ripped the building to shreds[/caption] ReutersRescuers piled into to the smouldering wreck of the building[/caption]