Ukraine says "insane attack" on aid center may have killed 70
Summary
A Russian strike on a school used as a humanitarian aid center in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region killed 40 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, and more than 30 people may remain under the rubble. Russia said it targeted Ukrainian military forces. The strike came amid attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and plans for Ukrainian and Russian representatives to meet with Melania Trump at the White House.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy said Russia dropped nine bombs on the aid distribution center on Monday.
- Rescue efforts were still underway Wednesday, with more than 30 people possibly trapped under the rubble, Zelenskyy said.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said the strike targeted Ukrainian military forces and claimed up to 25 Ukrainian service members were killed.
- Ukraine’s energy ministry said Russian attacks hit energy facilities in 10 regions on Tuesday.
- Kyiv residents lost running water for more than 16 hours; the city’s water utility said supply and sewage pumping stations resumed operations Wednesday afternoon.
- Ukrainian and Russian representatives planned to meet Melania Trump at the White House on Friday after she helped broker a temporary ceasefire for civilian evacuations and aid deliveries.
- Zelenskyy said Melania Trump would receive Ukraine’s Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, for her role in brokering the ceasefire.
- Zelenskyy called for a strong response to the strike and urged partners to provide Ukraine with air-defense support.
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