Reported death toll from strike on Ukrainian aid centre rises to 42

Conflict · First reported 4 Nov, 19:25 · Updated 00:46

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 40 deaths after a Russian strike on an aid distribution point in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region; a later police report put the toll at 42. More than 30 people may still be under rubble, according to Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy said the reported toll had risen to 40, while a police report dated the following day put it at 42.
The strike hit a building in Komyshuvakha, in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, where residents received humanitarian aid.
Ukraine said a subsequent strike hit an underground shelter where people had taken cover; Zelenskyy said more than 30 people might remain under the rubble.
The UN human rights mission said the bombing likely violated international law.

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Key facts

Location: Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.
Reported toll: Zelenskyy reported 40 deaths; police later reported 42.
People possibly still missing: More than 30 may still be under the rubble, Zelenskyy said.
UN assessment: The UN human rights mission said the bombing likely violated international law.
Planned talks: Ukraine and Russia delegations were expected to meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, according to the left-side report.