The death toll from the Russian strike on a school in Komyshuvakha has risen to 43. Search and rescue operations have now continued for a fourth day, while dozens more people may still remain under the rubble.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported this after meeting Portuguese President António José Seguro in Madrid.
Zelenskyy said the Portuguese president expressed condolences over the Russian strike on an ordinary school in Komyshuvakha, where people had been receiving humanitarian aid.
As of now, 43 people are known to have been killed. Dozens more may still remain under the rubble.
At the same time, one person who had been considered missing was found alive today.
Zelenskyy discusses support for Ukraine’s energy sector with Portuguese president
During the meeting, Zelenskyy also discussed with António José Seguro the consequences of daily Russian drone and missile attacks.
According to the president, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has sustained significant damage, while restoration work remains extremely difficult.
The two leaders discussed how Portugal could support Ukraine’s energy system and help protect lives in Ukraine.
They also discussed opportunities for joint weapons production.
“We very much hope there will be new steps in support,” Zelenskyy said.
Earlier, “Glavnoe in Ukraine” reported that on the fourth day of search and rescue operations following the Russian strike on Komyshuvakha, 42 people were known to have been killed, while another 33 people were feared trapped under the rubble.
