Deadly Komyshuvakha school strike raises safety and corruption questions

A Russian strike on an underground school in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on November 2 has killed at least 55 people, raising questions about the safety of the facility and the actions of local authorities. The shelter, which cost over 111 million hryvnias and opened in October 2025, was designed for 1,000 children but was destroyed within hours. Critics question its construction standards, noting it was built in a location previously targeted by Russian missiles and may have created a false sense of security. The incident has prompted calls for investigations into potential corruption and negligence, particularly regarding former regional head Ivan Fedorov, whose associates have received billions in state contracts.