Ukraine: at least 24 killed in Russian attack on Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia region

The number of people killed in Russian attacks on the village of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region of south-eastern Ukraine has risen to 24. The figure was given on Monday 2 November 2026 by the State Emergency Service (DSNS). Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky had reported 18 dead.

What is known about the attack

According to Zelensky, the settlement was hit repeatedly by aerial bombs from the morning. The target was a school building used for humanitarian purposes, where residents were collecting aid. The president said the first strike was followed by a second, in which nine more bombs were dropped. It reportedly hit a shelter where people were taking cover.

Zelensky said five people were injured and that a rescue operation and search for casualties were under way at the site. The military, rescuers and special services were involved. He stressed that Russia must have known about the weekly aid deliveries for residents who stayed in Komyshuvakha. He called it proof that Moscow does not want de-escalation, and urged a strong and decisive response from the world.

Reports of other attacks

The BBC reported on 3 November 2026 that at least 38 people had been killed in Ukraine within 24 hours. According to its summary, Russia attacked an aid centre, a hospice and a hospital, and Zelensky warned that dozens more people could be trapped under rubble. We have not been able to independently confirm the details about the hospice and hospital or the total of 38 victims, so we treat them as the BBC's reporting. Death tolls may still change, as searches were continuing.

Context

Zelensky also referred to a recent humanitarian operation in Oleshky. In his view, it opened a chance for further steps towards peace, while the shelling shows that Russia is counting on more killing. These are the Ukrainian side's assessments. The sources available to us do not show how Russia responded to the accusations.

We will update this report when official, verified figures on the number of victims become available.