A Russian missile strike hit a humanitarian aid distribution site in southern Ukraine, killing at least 26 people and leaving dozens missing. The attack occurred in the Zaporizhzhia region, where civilians had gathered to receive aid. Rescuers continued to search the cratered site for survivors.
The death toll from the strike rose to 26, with reports indicating more than 40 people still unaccounted for. Multiple sources reported that the attack targeted a location where aid was being distributed, with some accounts noting that the site had been used as a shelter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the victims as primarily civilians seeking assistance.
This strike follows a series of Russian attacks on infrastructure and civilian sites in Ukraine. Earlier reports indicated that the death toll had reached 31, with over 45 people missing, though figures varied between sources. The attack also damaged hospitals and power plants, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Zelenskyy condemned the strike, calling it further evidence of Russia’s refusal to de-escalate the conflict.
