Russia bombs aid centre in Zaporizhzhia, killing 26, Zelenskyy says

At least 26 people were killed when Russia bombed an aid distribution centre and a neighbouring shelter in Komyshuvakha, a village in Ukraine’s south-eastern Zaporizhzhia region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and emergency services. Among the dead were two rescue workers and four police officers, underscoring the dangers faced by first responders. Five people were hospitalised, including two more rescue workers. Zelenskyy called the strike “vile” and said it showed Russia does not want to de-escalate. The attack on a civilian aid hub highlights the relentless toll on communities near the front line, where humanitarian operations have become targets. As rescue efforts continue, the incident raises urgent questions about protection for aid workers and civilians under international law, even as diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting remain stalled.