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Russian attack on Ukrainian school results in 24 deaths

A bombing in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, targeted a school used for humanitarian aid, causing 24 deaths and complicating rescue operations, local authorities report.

2 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Russian forces conducted a bombing on a school located in a village in the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 24 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services.

The attack occurred while the school was being used for the distribution of humanitarian aid to the civilian population. The bombing involved two waves of guided bomb strikes, causing significant devastation in the area.

In addition to the 24 fatalities, the attack also resulted in the deaths of two rescue team members who were responding to the initial bombing, further amplifying the tragedy of the event.

The situation on the ground remains critical, with rescue operations and survivor searches described as 'extremely difficult,' according to the words of Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine.

Ukrainian authorities continue to assess the damage and tally the victims, while emergency services work tirelessly to remove debris and search for possible survivors.

This attack represents a new episode of violence in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and investigations into war crimes related to the incident remain a priority for local judicial services.

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