Russian forces launched two separate attacks against a school building acting as a humanitarian aid centre in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. The strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people, according to details provided by Ukraine’s president. After an initial strike hit the site, a second attack struck a building where local residents had gathered to take cover.
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Multiple Russian strikes kill at least 26 at Ukraine aid centre
At least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on a school being used as a humanitarian aid centre in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. Ukraine’s president says there were two separate strikes, an initial attack, and then a second one on a building where residents were hiding.
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