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.
Ukrainian officials say DNA tests are being used to identify bodies while up to 39 remain trapped under rubble.
Bodycam footage released by Ukraine’s National Police shows people rushing into an underground shelter.
Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha. Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.
School in Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region was struck on Monday Meanwhile, the Kremlin said that it hopes that the results of the US midterm elections will not impact what it said were president Donald Trump’s “peacemaking efforts" on Ukraine, Reuters said. In comments broadcast by Russian state media, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said: “We are sincerely counting on [Trump] continuing his peacemaking efforts.“
US first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.