Russian strikes on Ukraine aid hub kill at least 26, Kyiv says
Ukrainian officials say Russian bombs hit an aid distribution centre and shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 26 people.
The story in focus
Russian bombs struck an aid distribution centre and a neighbouring shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, on Monday, killing at least 26 people, Ukrainian officials said. Zelenskyy said the attack showed Moscow does not want de-escalation after a recent evacuation ceasefire in Oleshky.
- At least 26 people were killed in the attack on Komyshuvakha, according to Zelenskyy.
- Two rescue workers and four police officers were among the dead, emergency services said.
- Five people were being treated in hospital, including two rescue workers.
- Zelenskyy said a second strike hit the shelter as people gathered after the first bombing.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff said talks between Russia and Ukraine were due to resume on 10–11 November in Abu Dhabi.
What happened
Russian forces bombed an aid distribution centre and neighbouring shelter in the village of Komyshuvakha in south-eastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll reached at least 26. Ukraine's emergency services said two rescue workers and four police officers were among the dead, and five people were being treated in hospital, including two rescue workers.
Zelenskyy said the first bombs hit a school used for shelter and humanitarian distribution. No classes were being held because the village is close to the frontline. He said a second strike then hit the shelter as people gathered. Regional officials said rescue teams were forced to pause work at times because of Russian drone attacks in the area.
Why it matters
Zelenskyy said residents remaining in Komyshuvakha collected humanitarian packages at the site each week, and argued Russia could not have been unaware of that. The attack, he said, showed Moscow was intent on killing people rather than building on a recent ceasefire that allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied southern city of Oleshky. The Kremlin said no similar missions were planned at the moment.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said talks between Russia and Ukraine were due to resume on 10 and 11 November in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian and European officials have worried that US President Donald Trump has increasingly sided with Moscow, according to the Guardian. No major breakthrough was expected at the talks.
What did Ukrainian officials say about the strike on Komyshuvakha?
Ukrainian officials said Russian bombs hit an aid distribution centre and shelter, killing at least 26 people, including rescue workers and police. Zelenskyy said the attack showed Russia does not want de-escalation.
Sources & further reading
- Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid centre kills at least 26, Kyiv says ↗The Guardian
- Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says ↗BBC News
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