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Russian bombing kills 26 people at humanitarian aid centre in Ukraine, Kyiv says
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- At least 26 people were killed and five injured after Russian bombs struck an aid distribution center in the village of Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, with rescue efforts complicated by ongoing drone attacks.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as "utterly horrific," emphasizing that Russia targeted a location known for weekly humanitarian aid deliveries, signaling a refusal to de-escalate the conflict.
- The attack followed a recent joint evacuation of civilians from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky during a temporary ceasefire, raising concerns that Russia is undermining peace efforts by continuing violent actions.
- A day of mourning has been declared across Zaporizhzhia, while peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US are set to resume next week in Abu Dhabi amid increased Russian military aggression.
- Since the suspension of peace talks in February, Russia has intensified missile attacks as Ukraine faces shortages in Western-supplied interceptors, complicating the defense against ongoing assaults.
