Woman found alive four days after Russian bombing of Komyshuvakha underground school as death toll rises to 43
Russia dropped multiple aerial bombs, including a three-ton FAB-3000, on an underground school in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, while civilians gathered to receive humanitarian aid. At least 43 people were killed.
On November 5th, Ukrainian authorities announced that the death toll from Russia's bombing of an underground school in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, had risen to 43. This grim figure marks the fourth day of search and rescue operations following the attack. Seven residents, previously reported missing, were found alive by Ukrainian police, bringing some relief to families anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
The attack, which targeted a civilian aid distribution point, saw Russian forces repeatedly bomb the school while civilians sought refuge in an underground shelter. The shelter, intended as a safe haven, tragically became a site of devastation, killing dozens of civilians and emergency responders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the updated death toll on the fourth day, emphasizing the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
As of November 5th, seven of the missing residents were located and uninjured, with the last person found being a 56-year-old woman named Olha. Police continue their search for the remaining unaccounted individuals. The full extent of the tragedy is still unfolding, with the Russian military responsible for the devastating assault that claimed the lives of at least 43 people and left many more families in mourning.
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