Russian Strike on Ukrainian Aid Centre Kills 26, Zelensky Calls Attack Utterly Horrific
Russian bombing of a Ukrainian aid centre leaves 26 dead and several injured; Zelensky brands it utterly horrific as U.S. gears up for November peace talks.
POLICY WIRE — Southern Ukraine, Ukraine — Russian artillery struck an aid distribution centre and an adjacent shelter on Monday, killing at least 26 civilians.
The explosion shattered the humanitarian hub that was providing food and supplies to residents of the war‑torn region, and five additional people sustained injuries.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strike as utterly horrific, condemning the targeting of civilians seeking relief.
Ukraine’s emergency services agency confirmed the death toll and reported that 27 people were initially listed as injured before the count was refined.
Amid the tragedy, the United States announced plans for fresh peace negotiations slated for November 10‑11.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
