Over 30 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine

On Monday, Russia carried out a large-scale air strike against the town of Komyshuvacha in the Zaporizhzhya region. There were early reports of 18 dead and by Tuesday the death toll had risen to 31. Among the victims are two rescue workers and four police officers.

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, the attack targeted a school that was currently being used as a shelter and center for humanitarian aid. The bombs are said to have come in two stages, which is supposed to be the explanation for why rescue workers were killed.

According to Mykhailo Semikin, head of the regional military administration in Zaporizhzhya, five people are injured and close to 50 people are still missing as of Tuesday afternoon.

During the night of Tuesday, Russia also attacked an area in Kharkiv. About 200 patients were forced to evacuate a medical clinic after Russia struck with ballistic missiles and aerial bombs, according to local media.

At least 62 people were reportedly injured in the attack, which according to mayor Ihor Terechov blew out more than 1,000 windows.

In parallel, planning is underway for a new conversation between Russia and Ukraine to end the war. The parties will meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, together with the United States, which will act as a mediator during the discussions.

US envoy Steven Witkoff confirms the meeting at X:

"Discussions will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and next steps towards peace".