President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian aid distribution center had risen to 40. He said Russia dropped nine bombs on an old school in the Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, and that more than 30 people might remain under rubble as rescue work continued Wednesday. Russia's Defense Ministry said the strike targeted Ukrainian military personnel.
WHO:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:
Zelenskyy said a Russian missile strike on an aid distribution center killed 40 people.
WHEN:
Nov 4, 2026
WHERE:
Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine
WHY:
The strike's cause was not established; Russia's Defense Ministry said it targeted Ukrainian military personnel, while Zelenskyy said it hit people collecting aid and first responders.
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