Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid centre kills at least 26, Kyiv says
Russian forces conducted a double-tap airstrike on a humanitarian aid center and school in the Ukrainian village of Komyshuvakha, resulting in at least 26 deaths. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate strike against civilians gathering for aid.
Why it matters
The targeting of humanitarian infrastructure during an active conflict raises significant international humanitarian law concerns and escalates regional tensions.
Rescue crews pull a person from the bomb site in the village of Komyshuvakha. Photograph: Reuters Rescue crews pull a person from the bomb site in the village of Komyshuvakha. Photograph: Reuters Ukraine Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid centre kills at least 26, Kyiv says Ukrainian president Zelenskyy says attack on aid hub was ‘vile’ and shows Russia does not want to de-escalate
Prefer the Guardian on Google Russia on Monday bombed an aid distribution centre and neighbouring shelter in southern Ukraine , killing at least 26 people, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the country’s emergency services said.
Zelenskyy, in his nightly video address, said Russian forces initially dropped bombs on a school in the village that was used as a shelter and for distributing humanitarian assistance.
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