Conflict · Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine · November 5, 2026

Death toll from Zaporizhzhia aid hub strike rises to 43

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Nov 5, 12:43 PM ET

A Russian strike on an aid center in Zaporizhzhia province has killed 43 people. Rescuers are still searching the rubble for about 30 missing. Separately, a six-day truce in the town of Oleshky was credited to Melania Trump. She hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House, and Trump said a wider deal is very close.

Why it matters

Strikes on aid sites cut off help for civilians and add to pressure for a ceasefire.

Background

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Zaporizhzhia is near the front line and is hit often.

The story so far

1. Nov 2Russian bombs kill at least 26 at aid center in Zaporizhzhia region
2. Nov 3Russian bombing of aid center kills more than 30 in Ukraine
3. Nov 4Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site kills at least 40
4. Nov 5Death toll from Zaporizhzhia aid hub strike rises to 43

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Sources

• El País ↗Nov 5, 12:43 PM ET

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