A Russian drone strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on August 21, 2026, killed two people, including Tetiana Maliy, 52, and her colleague Valentyna Horb. The attack, which involved two drones, caused a fire within the premises.

Tetiana Maliy, a sales consultant, was known for her energetic and active nature, and her dream was to live a happy life with a loved one. She also cared for her mother and often fed stray animals. Her mother and a friend have taken in her two dogs. One of her sons is currently serving in the Ukrainian military. Maliy was buried in her hometown.