Bombing of Aid Site in Zaporizhzhia Leaves Dozens Dead, Dozens Trapped
An attack on an aid distribution point in Ukraine’s southeast has raised the death toll to at least 50, with many still buried under rubble.
The bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region took place on Monday, a stark reminder of the danger facing civilians in the area.
The acting regional governor, speaking on Friday, said the death toll has risen to 53, while other Ukrainian officials report at least 50 dead, underscoring the high human cost.
Ukrainian officials say up to 39 people remain trapped under the rubble and that DNA tests are being used to identify bodies, highlighting the ongoing tragedy for families.
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Original reporting
New York Post
Death toll from Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid point rises to 53, governor says
The death toll from Russia's bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 53, the acting regional governor said on Friday, making it one of the deadliest strikes on civilians this year.
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Ukraine raises Zaporizhia aid strike death toll to at least 50
Ukrainian officials say DNA tests are being used to identify bodies while up to 39 remain trapped under rubble.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Russia bombed an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday.
- The death toll from the bombing has risen to 53, according to the acting regional governor, per the New York Post.
- Ukrainian officials raised the death toll to at least 50, per Al Jazeera.
- The acting regional governor said the death toll has risen to 53.
- The acting regional governor gave the death toll figure on Friday.
- Up to 39 people remain trapped under rubble, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Ukrainian officials say DNA tests are being used to identify bodies.
- The bombing occurred on Monday.
- The bombing occurred in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.
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