Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed 33 people on November 2, with more than 50 still missing.
Residents had gathered for their weekly humanitarian aid distribution when the attack occurred. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries, including burns, fractures and shrapnel wounds. Footage from the scene shows a huge crater and debris scattered across the area.
Deadly Attack
Four police officers and two rescue workers were among those killed. Volunteers continued the search despite repeated disruptions caused by Russian drones.
one of the largest Russian mass killings of this war
Casualties
Doctors at a Zaporizhzhia hospital treated four survivors for serious injuries. Among them was a 22-year-old woman with burns covering around 81% of her body and a rescue worker who underwent surgery for a broken jaw and arm injuries.
Response
Regional authorities declared three days of mourning following the attack. The bombing represents a significant escalation in civilian casualties during the ongoing conflict.
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