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Russia bombs humanitarian hub in Ukraine, killing at least 31 people
Russia bombed a school building used to distribute humanitarian aid and a nearby shelter in Komyshuvakha, southern Ukraine, killing at least 31 people. The attack came amid a wider overnight barrage across the country, damaging hospitals and power plants and prompting emergency power cuts.
Ukrainian officials said 48 people were missing and at least five were injured in Komyshuvakha; the dead included four police officers and two rescue workers. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions. In Kharkiv, at least 62 people were wounded, and more than 200 patients were moved after a medical facility was damaged. The strikes followed a brief local ceasefire, while US-led talks were scheduled for 10–11 November in Abu Dhabi.
In short
- A Russian strike on an aid hub killed at least 31 people.
- Officials said 48 people were missing in Komyshuvakha.
- Overnight attacks also hit power and medical facilities.
Explained simply
Russia and Ukraine have been at war since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, following years of conflict in eastern Ukraine. Fighting has affected towns and cities across the country, while attacks on infrastructure have disrupted electricity, healthcare and other essential services.
Komyshuvakha is in southern Ukraine, where civilians rely on local shelters and aid distribution during the war. Humanitarian hubs provide food and other basic supplies; emergency workers and police may also help people reach safety. Ukraine’s government is led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while Russia’s government is led by President Vladimir Putin.
The war’s impact on civilians and essential services is a central concern for Ukraine and its international partners. The United States has been involved in diplomatic efforts, alongside other countries, to seek a way to reduce or end the fighting.
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