Attacks deepen concerns over safety in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region
Crime · First reported 7 Nov, 13:24 · Updated 11:52
Reports describe growing danger in Zaporizhzhia as residents face drone and missile attacks, while rescue crews continue searching the site of a deadly November 2 strike in Komyshuvakha. City officials say evacuation is possible if conditions worsen.
- Residents of Zaporizhzhia face frequent drone threats, and the city has installed protective netting; officials say they are preparing for possible evacuation if the situation deteriorates.
- A November 2 airstrike on a former school used as an aid distribution centre and shelter in Komyshuvakha killed at least 55 people; around 50 were reported missing as of November 7.
- A Russian FPV drone later struck rescue workers at the site, damaging equipment; Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said no personnel were injured.
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- November 2 Komyshuvakha strike death toll
- At least 55 people by November 7, according to the Times of India report.
- People reported missing
- Around 50 as of November 7.
- Rescue operations
- Had been underway for seven days when the later drone strike was reported.
- Later drone strike
- Damaged specialised rescue equipment; no personnel were injured, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said.
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- Earlier Lux coverage reported Russian strikes damaging Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including power cuts affecting hundreds of thousands. [687b1b58-21b8-42f4-a342-a9f0b2bc5020]
- Earlier Lux coverage described reported strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas ahead of planned talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi. [cf230980-cef7-4da4-a465-60bb571f5055]
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