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Ukraine raises death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia to 40 people

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In short

The lethal bombardment killed dozens, including four police officers and two rescue workers, when it hit an underground shelter where civilians had gathered. Emergency teams continue to dig through debris where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported more than 30 people may remain buried. The United Nations human rights mission in Ukraine noted that the incident likely violated international law. The lethal attack directly precedes scheduled talks in Abu Dhabi regarding post-war security, where past progress has stalled over hardline Russian demands.

Key points

  • The United Nations human rights mission in Ukraine determined that the deadly bombing lik…: The United Nations human rights mission in Ukraine determined that the deadly bombing likely violated international law.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attack wastes momentum from a recent humani…: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attack wastes momentum from a recent humanitarian mission and ceasefire in Oleshky.
  • Scheduled United States-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi face steep diplomatic hurdles due to…: Scheduled United States-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi face steep diplomatic hurdles due to Moscow demanding Ukrainian territorial concessions and demilitarisation.

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Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha, say officials, noting that rescue efforts are continuing despite interruptions by Russian drones.

Ukrainian authorities have raised the death toll from a Russian attack on an aid centre in the Zaporizhia region in the southeast of the country to 40 people.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the raised toll on Wednesday, adding that some bodies had not yet been accounted for and that more than 30 people may still be under the rubble.

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The strike on Monday was one of the deadliest strikes on civilians of Russia’s nearly five-year-long war on its neighbour. It came as Kyiv prepares to attend ceasefire talks with Moscow next week that have been brokered by the United States.

Local officials had earlier confirmed 37 deaths, adding…

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