{
  "id": 17833386,
  "title": "18 People Killed: Russians Bombard Kamyshuvakha With Aerial Bombs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/18-people-killed-russians-bombard-kamyshuvakha-with-aerial-bombs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:31:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/18-people-killed-russians-bombard-kamyshuvakha-with-aerial-bombs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 2, Russian forces launched aerial bomb attacks on Kamyshuvakha, located in Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 18 civilians and injuring five others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the devastating incident, stating that the Russians targeted a school where humanitarian aid was being distributed to residents. Following the initial strike, Russian aviation dropped a further nine bombs directly onto a shelter where people sought refuge. Rescue operations are currently underway, involving military forces, rescuers, and special services, as the search for survivors continues. The situation is described as extremely challenging, with ongoing efforts to locate and assist those affected by the attacks.\n\nZelenskyy emphasized that Russia's actions demonstrate a deliberate intent to avoid de-escalation and prevent genuine justice. He called for a strong and firm response from the international community, urging the world to support Ukraine in protecting its citizens. Among the 18 fatalities, a police officer and two rescuers were identified. Additionally, 27 people are reported missing as a result of the Russian strike on Kamyshuvakha. The village council secretary, Kharchenko, highlighted the severity of the situation.\n\nMykhailo Symykin, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, confirmed that the victims included a police officer and two rescuers. The post also reported that, after a nearly uninterrupted ceasefire regime in the Kherson region for five days, related to the humanitarian mission in temporarily occupied Oleshky, Russian forces resumed shelling the region. Their first attack came overnight, and on November 2, around 7:40 in the morning, Russian forces struck the city center with a drone.",
  "summary": "Russian aviation attacked Kamyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, several times throughout the day today, November 2, with aerial bombs. As of now, 18 deaths are known, with five people injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported this, UATV English relays. According to him, the Russians struck a school where humanitarian aid was being distributed to people, with aerial bombs. After the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Russians drop two aerial bombs on Sloviansk; one killed, six injured – police",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/russians-drop-two-aerial-bombs-on-sloviansk-one-killed-six-injured",
        "published": "2026-11-02T15:55:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}