Alain Berset
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Russian strikes on humanitarian hub in Komyshuvakha kill at least 31 as search continues
Russian airstrikes hit a school and adjacent shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, on 2 November 2026 while humanitarian aid was being distributed. The official death toll rose from 26 to 31, while President Volodymyr Zelensky later said 33 people were killed in one strike. The number reported missing increased from 48 to 58, and five people were hospitalized with injuries.
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Russian drone strikes Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences building, killing at least two
On 28 September 2026, a Russian jet-powered drone struck the Presidium building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU) in central Kyiv around 13:30, causing a large fire and partially destroying the second and third floors of the historic structure. At least two people were killed — including the personal assistant of NASU Vice-President Volodymyr Horbulin — and multiple others were injured; some NASU staff remained unreachable after the strike. President Zelensky promised a Ukrainian response, Foreign Minister Sybiha called on UNESCO to strip Russia of voting rights, and the strike drew condemnation from European leaders and institutions.