Russian strike on aid point in Zaporizhzhia kills 40, traps 30 under rubble

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A Russian airstrike on an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region killed 40 people, with over 30 more believed trapped under rubble. The attack occurred on November 2 at a school serving as a distribution hub. Police officers conducting rescue operations were caught in a secondary explosion while sheltering in a basement after warnings of further strikes. Body camera footage captured the moment the blast hit, plunging the area into darkness. President Zelenskyy confirmed the death toll on November 4. The attack highlights the ongoing danger to civilians and emergency responders amid continued Russian strikes on humanitarian sites.


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