VLADIMIR PUTIN'S regime was accused by Britain of an "act of terrorism" today after a missile attack on a shopping centre in Ukraine as devastated families told of their fears that loved ones had died in the inferno.
The full horror of the "war crime" by Mr Putin's military was emerging as relatives posted the names and pictures of those missing in the carnage at Kremenchuk, central Ukraine.
At least 18 people died in the attack and 59 sought medical treatment, including 25 who were hospitalised. The death toll was expected to rise given that more than 1,000 people may have been inside the retail complex when it was hit yesterday, sparking a massive fire. A heart-rending list of those missing was emerging including Tatyana Brigadirenko, who worked at the mall. Her boyfriend, Ihor Ivakhnenko, was desperately searching for her. A harrowing message about Olga Pavlenko who had been to the Amstor mall, was posted by her daughter Sonya. "Friends, thank you for your support. I will immediately share any information if we find mama. But please, do not ask me for news every half an hour.
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