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Ukraine death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia rises to 40
Rescue operations continue in the village of Komyshuvakha following a Russian military strike, with Ukrainian officials warning that additional casualties may remain trapped beneath debris. Search and recovery efforts have faced repeated disruptions from Russian drone activity.
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Ukrainian authorities have raised the confirmed death toll from a Russian strike on the Zaporizhia region to 40 people, with rescue teams warning that the final casualty count could increase significantly. The attack struck the village of Komyshuvakha, where emergency workers continue excavating rubble in search of survivors and additional victims.
Rescue operations have proceeded under difficult conditions, with teams facing intermittent interruptions from Russian unmanned aerial vehicles operating in the area. Despite the challenges, Ukrainian emergency services have maintained their search and recovery efforts in the affected village.
The strike adds to the mounting civilian toll in the Zaporizhia region, which has experienced repeated Russian military operations throughout the conflict. Ukrainian officials have not provided additional details regarding the nature of the strike or specific targets that may have been hit.