{
  "id": 18033215,
  "title": "Zelensky says dozens dead, missing in Russian strike days before US talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/zelensky-says-dozens-dead-missing-in-russian-strike-days-before-us-18033215",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T21:29:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/11/04/zelensky-says-dozens-dead-missing-in-russian-strike-days-before-us-talks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that at least 33 people were killed and over 50 may be trapped under the rubble from a Russian strike in the front-line village of Komyshuvakha. This marked one of the largest Russian attacks in the ongoing war, occurring just days after a brief ceasefire broke down. Zelensky's comments came ahead of US-led negotiations set for next week in Abu Dhabi, as rescue efforts continued in the southeastern village. Following the strike, Zelensky also reported that Russian forces had targeted a hospital in Kharkiv, injuring dozens and leaving four more dead across the nation.\n\nZelensky expressed hope that the upcoming US, European and Russian trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi would lead to a trilateral format of leadership-level discussions. However, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that Russia showed no signs of engaging seriously in negotiations. Merz emphasized that Ukraine must be part of the talks, adding that if Ukraine is discussed, President Zelensky should be invited to the G20 summit in Miami alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.\n\nThe ceasefire in Kherson brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump had offered optimism for peace, but Russia quickly responded with deadly strikes after Ukraine proposed an extension of the ceasefire. Ukrainian officials have warned of a challenging winter due to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Ahead of the Abu Dhabi talks, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, along with representatives from Europe and Nato, will meet on Wednesday in Brussels.",
  "summary": "Russia intensified attacks on Ukraine after a rare weekend truce ended, casting doubt on prospects for next week's US-led talks in Abu Dhabi.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Dozens injured in Russian strike on medical facility in Kharkiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/dozens-injured-in-russian-strike-on-medical-facility-in-kharkiv",
        "published": "2026-11-03T21:56:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}