Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
Russian aerial strikes targeting an aid centre, hospice, and hospital in Ukraine have left a rising death toll as rescue workers search through rubble. Emergency services report that at least 38 people were killed across a 24-hour period. President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that dozens more individuals could still be trapped beneath collapsed structures following the heavy bombardment. Officials state that nine large aerial bombs struck a southern Ukrainian village during the assault, which targeted humanitarian infrastructure.
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- ✓ At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours following Russian attacks in Ukraine.
- ✓ Russian bombing hits a humanitarian aid centre in a southern Ukrainian village.
- ✓ Nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village, according to officials.
- ✓ Rescuers continued an intense search for survivors at a bombed-out aid facility and shelter.
What changed
The confirmed death toll climbed to at least 38 people killed over 24 hours as rescue teams continue searching for survivors trapped beneath the debris.
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Death Toll Rises in Ukraine After Russian Strikes Hit Aid Centre
Russian aerial strikes targeting an aid centre, hospice, and hospital in Ukraine have left a rising death toll as rescue workers search through rubble. Emergency services report that at least 38 people were killed across a 24-hour period. President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that dozens more individuals could still be trapped beneath collapsed structures following the heavy bombardment. Officials state that nine large aerial bombs struck a southern Ukrainian village during the assault, which targeted humanitarian infrastructure.
Why it matters
The recent wave of aerial bombings represents a severe escalation targeting vulnerable civilian sites, including medical facilities and relief stations. Russian forces deployed heavy ordnance against humanitarian hubs in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian authorities characterize the bombardment of these locations as utterly horrific.
What is confirmed
- At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours following Russian attacks in Ukraine.
- Russian bombing hits a humanitarian aid centre in a southern Ukrainian village.
- Nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village, according to officials.
- Rescuers continued an intense search for survivors at a bombed-out aid facility and shelter.
Still unconfirmed
- Dozens more people could be trapped under rubble.
What to watch next
- Recovery of additional victims from beneath the rubble
- Official updates from emergency services regarding the final casualty count
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