Russian strike on Ukraine aid centre kills 18, Zelenskiy says
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 19:08 · Archive
Russian forces have bombed a school used for distributing humanitarian aid in southern Ukraine, killing 18 people and injuring five, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Russian forces have bombed a school and neighbouring shelter being used to distribute humanitarian aid in the village of Komyshuvakha in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing 18 people and injuring five, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The initial aerial strike on the school was followed by nine more bombs dropped directly on the shelter where civilians had gathered.
Zelenskiy said Russia was aware the centre distributed aid to residents every week. 'The Russians could not have been unaware that every week residents who have remained in Komyshuvakha were receiving assistance aid right there,' he wrote. He described the attack as proof that Russia did not want de-escalation or peace negotiations.
The bombing occurred as a limited ceasefire expired on Monday in Kherson, a different southern region that had previously allowed humanitarian aid and evacuation missions into Russian-occupied front-line areas. Zelenskiy said the attacks sent a clear signal about Russia's intentions. 'With these killings, Russia is sending an entirely opposite signal: Russia is counting on more killings,' he stated.
How it is being reported
- Russian strike on aid centre kills 18: ZelenskiyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian forces have hit a school in Ukraine being used for distributing humanitarian assistance.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 18:44
- Russian strike on aid centre kills 18: ZelenskiyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian forces have hit a school in Ukraine being used for distributing humanitarian assistance.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 18:44
In this story: Volodymyr Zelenskiy · Russia · Ukraine · Komyshuvakha · Zaporizhzhia · Kherson
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