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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/exceptionally-horrific-strike-russian-bombs-hit-school-used-as-humanitarian-aid-center-in-zaporizhzhia-oblast-killing-33/
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:32:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T10:56:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Kyiv Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://kyivindependent.com/exceptionally-horrific-strike-russian-bombs-strike-school-used-as-humanitarian-aid-center-in-zaporizhzhia-oblast-killing-24/
- Topics: Europe, Government, Politics, Russia-Ukraine War, World

## Key points

- At least 33 people were killed in strikes on an aid distribution site.
- 48 people were reported missing as rescue operations continued.
- Two rescue workers and four police officers were among the dead.

## Summary

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.

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