Zelenskyy says death toll from Russian strike on Komyshuvakha rises to 40
The death toll from a Russian strike on a school in the settlement of Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhia region, has risen to 40, while more than 30 people may still be trapped under the rubble, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
As rescue efforts in Komyshuvakha enter their third day, the death toll from a Russian airstrike has climbed to 37, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The November 2 attack targeted a school used to distribute humanitarian aid, with a 3-ton FAB-3000 bomb that could reach up to 250 meters. Co-chair of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council Ivan Fedorov stated that people had gathered at the school for assistance when the strike occurred.
Rescue teams, including canine units and mining rescue specialists, continue to sift through the rubble for survivors, though dozens could still be trapped. Russian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strike as "exceptionally horrific," explaining that Russian forces launched multiple aerial bomb attacks on the village throughout the morning.
Ukrainian officials warned that the tragedy's impact is devastating, as each number represents a family mourning a loved one or anxiously awaiting news of their missing relatives.
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