At least 26 people were killed and 27 remain missing after Russian forces bombed a school and humanitarian aid shelter in Komysuvaha, Ukraine.
On the evening of November 2, 2026, Russian forces conducted multiple strikes on a school and its associated shelter used for distributing humanitarian aid in Komysuvaha, located in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast of Ukraine. The attacks resulted in at least 26 deaths and left 27 people missing beneath rubble, according to reports from the Ukrainian side.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the strikes occurred in two waves. He said, “The Russians struck first just as people were arriving – a few aerial bombs,” followed by a second strike on the shelter. Zelenskyy described the event as a “vile terrorist strike” and an “extremely horrific” attack. He accused Russia of launching the strike despite knowing the location was used for humanitarian purposes, noting that residents gather there weekly to collect humanitarian packages.
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS), the death toll rose as rescue efforts progressed. The confirmed fatalities include four Ukrainian police officers maintaining order at the site and two firefighters who arrived following the initial wave of attacks. As of early November 3, 2026, 27 people remained missing. Additionally, five people were reported injured, including two rescue workers.
Mykhailo Semikin, a military official in Zaporizhzhia, stated that Russian forces fired nine FAB-3000 guided aerial bombs at the Komysuvaha residential area. Semikin also noted that rescue efforts on Monday evening were hindered by additional attacks from Russian drones in the area.
The strike occurs amid ongoing efforts to find a settlement for the war, which is now in its fifth year. President Donald Trump has pushed for a settlement, though no breakthrough has been achieved. US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Monday that US-led talks between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to resume on November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi.
These upcoming negotiations follow a recent ceasefire in the southern city of Oleshky, which was brokered by US first lady Melania Trump. That ceasefire allowed for the evacuation of the Russian-occupied city and represented the longest pause in fighting between the two nations. While Zelenskyy suggested that Russia had an opportunity to take humanitarian steps following the Oleshky situation, he stated that the recent attack shows Moscow is intent on killing people rather than building on that ceasefire. The Kremlin has stated that no other similar missions are being planned "at the moment."
| Category | Reported Number |
|---|---|
| Deceased | At least 26 |
| Missing | 27 |
| Injured | 5 |
Regina Kharchenko, secretary of the Zaporizhzhia city council, confirmed that 27 people were missing following the attack. As of the time of reporting, the Russian military has not issued a public comment regarding the strikes in Komysuvaha.
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