Israel Condemns Russian Strike on Ukrainian Town, Offers Condolences
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel has condemned a Russian airstrike on Kamyshevakha, Ukraine, that killed at least 43 civilians, including rescuers and police officers. The attack on November 2 targeted a school used for humanitarian aid distribution, with reports of multiple bombs being dropped on shelters. Rescue operations are ongoing to find survivors among the rubble, with dozens still missing. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to the victims' families.
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- Israel condemned a Russian airstrike on Kamyshevakha, Ukraine, killing at least 43 civilians.
- The attack on November 2 targeted a school used for humanitarian aid distribution.
- Rescue operations are ongoing, with dozens of people still missing under rubble.
- Reports indicate multiple large aerial bombs were used in the attack.
- Two rescuers and four police officers were among the casualties.
Israel has strongly condemned a Russian military strike on the Ukrainian town of Kamyshevakha, expressing deep sorrow for the civilian casualties. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement denouncing the attack, which targeted a school used as a humanitarian aid distribution center. "We deeply mourn the horrific news from Kamyshevakha, Ukraine, where 40 people were killed as a result of a Russian strike," the ministry stated. "Among the civilian objects attacked was a school that was used as a humanitarian aid distribution center. Many people are still missing. We condemn this attack and express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims. We wish the wounded a speedy and full recovery."
Rescue and law enforcement operations are ongoing in Kamyshevakha, located in the Zaporizhzhia region, to clear the rubble of the destroyed school. As of November 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 43 fatalities, with search efforts continuing for dozens potentially trapped under the debris. National Police confirmed recovering 42 bodies, with 33 individuals still unaccounted for. The number of confirmed victims has risen as search operations progress.
The Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Kamyshevakha on November 2, reportedly using FAB-500 and FAB-3000 aerial bombs. President Zelenskyy stated that after the initial impact, Russian forces dropped nine more bombs on the shelter where people were located. Ivan Fedorov, Co-chairman of the Defense Council of Zaporizhzhia, specified that three-ton FAB-3000 bombs were used, estimating their power to be approximately three times that of a ballistic missile. Among the deceased were emergency service workers, including two rescuers and four police officers.