Add StudioX as a preferred source on GoogleAt least 26 people were killed and five others injured on Monday when Russian airstrikes hit a school serving as an aid distribution centre in southern Ukraine, DW News reported.
The aerial assault targeted the village of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, located roughly 35 kilometres east of the city of Zaporizhzhia and near the front line. Russian military aircraft dropped more than 10 glide bombs on the facility, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that after an initial strike, Russian forces launched a double-tap attack with nine additional bombs aimed directly at the shelter where civilians had taken cover. Ukrainian emergency services confirmed that two rescue workers were among those killed while responding to the initial blast.
Ceasefire expires in Kherson region
The deadly bombardment occurred less than 24 hours after the expiration of a localized six-day humanitarian ceasefire in and around the town of Oleshky, located in the neighbouring Kherson region. President Zelenskyy noted that the brief pause had offered potential hope for further steps toward peace, but stated that the latest strikes demonstrated Russia’s lack of desire for de-escalation.
Ukrainian military officials accused Russian forces of using the six-day ceasefire to reposition troops and rearm front-line positions. In response, Kremlin officials dismissed the criticism, characterizing such movements during a pause in combat as standard practice.
During the temporary truce, approximately 800 people were evacuated from the Kherson region, including 22 children and 21 people requiring mobility support. Ukrainian authorities warned remaining residents in the region to remain cautious as air strike risks increased following the end of the truce.
Diplomatic talks planned and energy infrastructure hit
Despite the escalation on the ground, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced that working-level trilateral negotiations between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11. The mediated discussions are expected to address post-war security arrangements, humanitarian initiatives, and de-escalation, alongside consultations involving NATO, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
Meanwhile, Russian strikes in central Ukraine caused severe damage to energy infrastructure, leading to emergency power outages across Kyiv and surrounding areas. National grid operator Ukrenergo requested the power cuts after weekend strikes left more than 200,000 residents without electricity. In the Odesa region, Russian forces also struck a military facility and a cargo vessel, leaving four people injured.
For Canadian observers following international security and foreign policy, the renewed strike on humanitarian operations underscores the ongoing volatility in Ukraine, even as diplomatic talks mediated by international partners are scheduled to convene later this month.
Source: DW News
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