School struck by bombs in Zaporizhzhia
At least 24 people died when Russian forces dropped guided aerial bombs on a building distributing aid in Komyshuvakha.
By Malik Salazar ·
Russian military forces dropped guided aerial bombs on a school in the village of Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The building served as a weekly distribution point for humanitarian aid. At least 24 people were killed in the strike. Five others were injured, and 27 people remain missing.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack on X, describing the strikes as targeting a location where residents received supplies. He stated that the settlement was hit multiple times since that morning. According to Zelenskyy, the initial attack was followed by a second wave involving nine additional bombs. These subsequent strikes hit the shelter where people were taking cover.
Mykhailo Semikin, head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, specified the weapon used. He reported that Russian forces used at least nine FAB-3000 guided aerial bombs to strike the center of the village. Semikin noted that the casualties included a police officer and two State Emergency Service personnel. He said the death toll stood at 18 at the time of his initial report, with rescue operations still active.
The State Emergency Service later updated the figures. The death toll rose to 24, which included four police officers and two emergency workers. The agency also confirmed that two of the five injured individuals were first responders. Search and rescue teams continued their work at the scene throughout the day.
Zelenskyy argued that Russian forces knew the humanitarian operation was taking place. He said the school distributed aid to local residents who had remained in the area. The president linked the attack to previous peace efforts, noting that a similar operation in Oleshky had offered a chance for progress. He claimed this strike showed Russia preferred continued conflict over de-escalation.
The president called for a strong response from the world. He urged international partners to support Ukraine and protect lives. The strike occurred in a region where Russian forces have previously targeted civilian infrastructure. The village of Komyshuvakha is located in the southern part of the oblast.
Local authorities coordinated with military units and special services for the rescue effort. The search for the 27 missing people continued as of the latest reports. The exact time of the initial strike was reported as early that morning. The second wave of bombs followed shortly after the first impact.
