Russische 'double tap' op kerk in Oekraïne lijkt dodelijkste aanval dit jaar te zijn

Rescue workers in Zaporizhzhia have been searching for victims for five days following a deadly Russian attack, with at least 53 bodies recovered. This incident marks the deadliest assault by Russia on Ukraine this year. Initially, the death toll was reported at 40, with 33 individuals still believed to be trapped under rubble. The attack involved a 'double tap' strategy, targeting civilians who had gathered in shelters after the first strike. Russia used nine glide bombs, some weighing 3,000 kilograms, claiming military installations were the targets. The UN reports that civilian casualties in Ukraine have significantly increased this year, with 2,570 deaths recorded from January to September, indicating 2026 could become the deadliest year for Ukrainians.