A Russian airstrike in the Komyshuvakha settlement of southern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia on Monday resulted in the deaths of 24 people. The attack targeted a relief distribution centre and a nearby school serving as a shelter.

Casualties and official reactions

According to officials, those who lost their lives in the attack include two aid workers and four police officers. Following the incident, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia does not wish to de-escalate tensions.

Wider context of attacks

A United Nations report recorded an 85 percent increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine during the month of September. Prior to this, a drone attack on the Dnipro railway station on October 29 resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people.