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Ukraine: At least 26 killed in Russian strikes on aid center
Russian strikes kill 26 in Zaporizhzhia aid center as ceasefire ends.
In brief
Russian strikes kill 26 in Zaporizhzhia aid center as ceasefire ends. Russia's air force attacked a school-turned-aid center in Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 26 people and injuring five, after a temporary ceasefire expired. Originally reported by Dw.
Russian strikes on aid center
At least 26 people killed and five injured in Russian air force strikes on a school functioning as an aid distribution center in Zaporizhzhia region.
“After the first aerial bomb strike, there was a double-tap strike with nine more bombs, specifically targeting the shelter where people were taking cover”
Location of strikes
Attacks occurred in Komyshuvakha village, 35 kilometers east of Zaporizhzhia city and 12 kilometers from frontline.
Zelenskyy's reaction
Ukrainian president described attacks as 'utterly horrific' and accused Russia of being aware of humanitarian purpose.
“The russians could not have been unaware that every week, local residents who had remained in komyshuvakha received humanitarian aid at that very location”
Double-tap strike
Two rescue crew members died in 'double-tap' strike targeting shelter where people took cover.
Ceasefire expiration
Six-day humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky expired less than 24 hours before strikes.
Zelenskyy's warning
Zelenskyy said Russia's actions prove it does not want de-escalation or justice.
Zaporizhzhia region
Region has been targeted repeatedly for months by heavy russian airstrikes.
Ukraine's military evacuation
Ukraine evacuated 170 people from Kherson region before ceasefire expired.
US and Russia cyberattacks
Both countries report separate hacking attacks on emergency alert apps.
Ukraine's air force alert
Ukraine's air raid alert app hacked with fake nuclear and chemical threats.
Russia's emergency app
Russia's emergency app hit by 'massive cyberattack' enabling false information.
Zelenskyy's missile offer
Ukraine will stop refinery strikes if US provides Patriot missiles.
US-Patriot deal
Zelenskyy requested US provide Patriot missiles for one month to stop refinery attacks.
Russia's military strikes
Russia hit military facility and cargo vessel in Ukraine's Odesa region.
US gas deal
US reportedly pushing to restore Russian gas sales to Europe via Ukraine.
Kremlin's response
Kremlin called Ukraine's ceasefire use 'normal practice' for rearming troops.
Ukraine's energy crisis
Kyiv region sees emergency power outages after Russian attacks.
What matters most
Russia's air force attacked a school-turned-aid center in Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 26 people and injuring five, after a temporary ceasefire expired.
