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.
Ukraine says at least 40 people died in Monday's strike on an aid site in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region. Dozens may still be under rubble. Bodycam footage appears to show a second strike hitting as rescuers arrived. President Zelensky renewed his call for air defenses.
Why it matters: The attack is among the deadliest on Ukrainian civilians since the full invasion began.
Rescuers searched rubble in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, after a Russian strike on an aid center. Officials said at least 31 people died, and some reports put the toll at 33 or higher.
Kyiv said at least nine heavy aerial bombs hit the school building used as shelter. President Zelensky said dozens could still be trapped.
Why it matters: Strikes on civilian aid sites raise pressure on Western governments and the planned peace talks.
Russian aerial bombs hit an aid distribution center and shelter in a southern Ukrainian village on Monday. Ukrainian officials say at least 26 people died, up from earlier counts of 24. Officials said at least nine 3,000 kg bombs were used. President Zelenskyy called the attack "utterly horrific" and said it shows Russia does not want de-escalation.
Why it matters: The strike ended the longest truce of the war and hit civilians collecting food aid.
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