Russian airstrike kills 31 in Zaporizhzhia, including rescuers and police

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At least 31 people were confirmed dead after a Russian airstrike hit a small town in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, according to official Mykhailo Semikin. Victims include rescue workers and police officers. The attack targeted Komyshuvakha, where a school serving as a shelter and humanitarian hub was struck in two waves, killing two rescuers and four police officers. Five people are injured and nearly 50 remain missing as of Tuesday afternoon. Separately, Russia struck a Kharkiv medical clinic overnight, forcing around 200 patients to evacuate and injuring at least 62 people. Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are planned for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi with US mediation.


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