Two more bodies found after Russian strike on Komyshuva, Ukraine says
Rescuers found two additional bodies and fragments of other victims on the 11th day of a search-and-rescue operation in Komyshuva, Zaporizhzhia region. Zaporizhzhia police said 48 people have been confirmed killed in the Russian airstrike on a school where humanitarian aid was being distributed.
Key points
- Two more bodies and fragments of other victims were found in Komyshuva on the 11th day of operations
- Zaporizhzhia police confirmed the identities of 48 people killed
- Russian forces struck the Komyshuva “Dzherelo” gymnasium with two guided bombs on November 2
- A FAB-3000 bomb was dropped on the school basement about an hour after the first strike
- Civilians, four police officers and two rescuers were among the victims
- Rescuers, investigators and forensic specialists continued working at the strike site
- Police and rescuers are trying to locate people still missing under the rubble
Why it matters
The continuing recovery operation is uncovering additional victims beneath the rubble, bringing the officially confirmed death toll to 48. Repeated drone attacks on rescuers have damaged equipment and made the search more dangerous.
What happened
On the 11th day of the operation in Komyshuva, rescuers recovered two more bodies and fragments of other victims. Police said the identities of 48 victims had been established, while officers and rescuers continued searching for people who may remain under collapsed structures. Investigators, forensic specialists and State Emergency Service teams are working at the site, supported by a police anti-drone unit.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian reports focus on the progress and duration of the search operation, the number of confirmed victims, the identification of people missing after the strike, and the participation of State Emergency Service units from several regions. They also highlight repeated drone attacks on rescuers clearing debris and the resulting damage to fire engines and other equipment.
Where reporting differs
The reported toll changed as the operation continued. On November 7, sources cited 55 dead and 19 missing; on November 8, some reports referred to 29 confirmed dead, while others cited 55 dead and 45 missing. On November 9, police said 30 of 55 recovered bodies had been identified and 19 people might still be beneath the rubble. By November 12, 48 dead had been confirmed.
Background
On November 2, Russian forces attacked the Komyshuva “Dzherelo” gymnasium with two guided bombs while people were receiving humanitarian aid. About an hour later, they dropped a FAB-3000 bomb on the basement, where people were sheltering. By November 7, the preliminary death toll was reported as 55, with 19 people missing; on November 9, police reported 55 bodies recovered. Ukrainian military intelligence later said the strike was planned by Colonel Fedir Volodymyrych Zubakov and involved four Su-34 aircraft.