02.11.2026 22:30
The attacks carried out by Russia in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region also hit locations where civilians were sheltering. In the bombardment that targeted a school building where humanitarian aid was being distributed, the death toll has risen to 24, while many people, including rescue workers and police officers, lost their lives. A race against time is underway in the region to reach those trapped under the rubble.
Russia's air strikes on the Komyshuvakha settlement in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region turned into a disaster. In the strikes, which targeted a school where humanitarian aid was being distributed and a building where civilians had taken shelter, at least 24 people died and 5 were injured. As search and rescue efforts continue to reach those trapped under the rubble, it was announced that 27 people are unaccounted for.
SCHOOL DISTRIBUTING HUMANITARIAN AID TARGETED
According to a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian forces carried out multiple air strikes on Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region throughout the day. One of the strikes targeted the school building where humanitarian aid was being distributed to civilians.
Zelenskyy stated that after the initial bombardment, the attacks continued and a bomb was dropped for a second time on the point where people had taken shelter. Stating that 9 bombs were used in the second attack, Zelenskyy described what happened as “extremely horrific.”
SHELTER ALSO BOMBED: DEATH TOLL RISES TO 24
Ukraine's Emergency Service announced that the number of people killed in the attacks rose to 24. It was announced that among those who lost their lives were two rescue workers and four police officers. Five people were also injured.
While search and rescue teams in the region continue their work to reach those trapped under the rubble, it was reported that 27 people are unaccounted for. In the attack, in addition to the school building, surrounding structures and vehicles were also damaged.
WAR CRIME INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has launched a criminal investigation into the attack within the scope of war crimes. Zelenskyy, arguing that the attack showed Russia did not want to reduce tensions, stated that they expect a strong reaction from the international community.