‘Exceptionally horrific strike’ — Russian bombs hit school used as humanitarian aid center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, killing 33

Russian strikes on a school used to distribute humanitarian aid in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, killed at least 33 people on 2 November. The attack struck a site where residents regularly received aid and rescue workers had arrived, highlighting the danger to civilians and emergency teams in front-line communities.

Governor Mykhailo Semikin said 48 people were missing, while President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 50 might still be trapped; rescue efforts continued on 3 November. Two rescue workers and four police officers were among the dead, and five people were injured. The strikes damaged the school, destroyed a gymnasium, an outbuilding and a fire engine, and included further bombs on a shelter, according to Ukrainian officials.