Ukraine: Zelensky condemns Moscow’s “insane” attack on school that killed 40
Deadly strikes at aid centre
Ukraine said Russia dropped nine glide bombs, some weighing up to three tonnes. It said the strikes hit people receiving humanitarian aid and later rescuers and police officers. At least 40 people were killed at an aid distribution centre and underground shelter, according to Ukraine.
Zelensky calls for response
Zelensky said the first strike hit people who had come for humanitarian aid, followed by attacks on first responders and police arriving at the scene. He said the international reaction had been limited and called for a strong response to what he described as an “insane attack.” The Ukrainian president said more than 30 people could still be under the rubble. Rescue operations were continuing for a third day.
Other developments in the war
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system on Tuesday led to Kyiv’s most severe water outage of the war, sources told the Kyiv Independent. Residents were without water for more than 24 hours, and some restaurants in the city centre closed their toilets to customers.
Key points
- Ukraine says a school attack in southeastern Ukraine killed at least 40 people.
- Zelensky said more than 30 people could remain trapped under rubble.
- A strike on Ukraine’s energy system left Kyiv without water for more than 24 hours.
- European forces will practise plans for a possible postwar mission in Ukraine.