The Russian military has not yet issued a public statement.
President Zelensky initially estimated 18 deaths, but Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (DSNS) later confirmed a toll of 24, among them two rescuers and four police officers.
The Ukrainian president posted on social media, “The Russians could not have been unaware that residents staying in Komyshuvakha received humanitarian aid there weekly.”
“This is further evidence that Russia has no interest in de‑escalation.”
He noted that after a recent successful joint Russian‑Ukrainian evacuation of civilians from the occupied southern city of Oleshky, “there was a moment when the next steps could show that peace is possible.”
Zelensky added, “These killings send the opposite message – that Russia is counting on more violence.”
Semikin called the assault a “terrible tragedy” for the village, noting that several people remain trapped under rubble. Rescue crews were on site but had to pause operations repeatedly due to Russian drone strikes in the area.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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