Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, 2 Nov 2026

On Monday 2 November, from the morning, Russian guided aerial bombs hit Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia district, a settlement about 20 km from the front line. One hit a school where residents received humanitarian aid every week. Rescuers and police who came to help took cover in the school's shelter as another strike threatened; a second strike of nine more bombs hit the site, destroying a gym, an outbuilding and a fire engine. By the evening at least 26 people were dead, among them two rescuers of the State Emergency Service and four police officers; at least 5 were injured and 27 were missing. The regional administration said FAB-3000 guided bombs were used and declared 3 November a day of mourning.

Aerial bombs on a school used as an aid point and on its shelter; at least 26 killed — established (Ukrainian authorities) Repeat strikes on a site after rescuers arrive; earlier strikes on Komyshuvakha — pattern Russia knew residents received aid there every week — position (Ukraine)

Russia said. Nothing on the Komyshuvakha strike as of the evening of 2 November. Its standing line at the UN is that it strikes "only military facilities and infrastructure".

Evidence held: President of Ukraine, 2 Nov; Zaporizhzhia regional military administration (M. Semikin), 2 Nov; State Emergency Service of Ukraine, 2 Nov. UN Spokesperson, noon briefing, 2 Nov: the UN condemns all attacks against civilians. No UN verification of the toll yet.