33 dead as Russian attack collapses school building in Ukraine

Russia has launched a massive attack on a school building in southeastern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 33 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack, describing it as one of the deadliest strikes during the war.

According to a report by Indian Express Gujarati, the attack took place in Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region. Zelenskyy stated that at least nine bombs were dropped on the building. Explaining the nature of the attack, he said that the school building, which was being used for the distribution of relief materials, was first targeted, followed by nine more bombs. Such strikes are known as 'double-tap' attacks, where the same part of a building is targeted again, specifically where people have taken shelter.

Local Governor Mykhailo Semkin, providing information on the incident, stated that the school building was being used to provide shelter to people and for the distribution of humanitarian aid. According to the Governor, most of the deceased were in the basement of the building. The structure had been designed with the assistance of the European Union (EU) to withstand most attacks, but the intensity of the explosions caused the building to collapse and triggered a fire.

At least 33 deaths have been confirmed in this horrific attack, while reports indicate that approximately 50 people are missing and search operations are currently underway. This incident is being regarded as one of the most lethal attacks carried out by Russia in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine and is leading the country as its leader.