Ukraine raises Zaporizhia aid strike death toll to at least 50

Author: Anadolu and ReutersPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Ukraine
World / International
Ukraine raises Zaporizhia aid strike death toll to at least 50

The death toll from Russia’s November 2 air strike on an aid distribution centre in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region, rose to at least 50 after eight more bodies were recovered. Acting regional governor Mykhailo Semikin later put the toll at 53, a figure Al Jazeera could not independently verify. Rescuers continued searching for missing people and collecting DNA samples to identify the bodies, while Ukrainian officials said a second wave of bombs struck the shelter where civilians had taken cover. Four police officers and two rescue workers were among the dead.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Niger: EU questions Algeria over troop deployment
World / InternationalPoliticsNiger
Gildas Amoussou•

Niger: EU questions Algeria over troop deployment

On October 30, 2026, EU foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said Brussels was closely monitoring Algeria’s deployment of soldiers to Niger and sought clarification about the mission’s scope, purpose and legal basis. Algeria’s parliament unanimously approved the deployment of units from the People’s National Army on October 25; Algiers says it is intended to protect shared energy interests. The EU supports efforts to promote security in the Sahel provided they respect international law, state sovereignty and civilian protection, and are transparent and proportionate. It is Algeria’s first overseas military deployment since 1973; President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said in early October, “We will protect Niger whatever happens.”

Read More

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox