President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized the strikes as Moscow's way of expressing thanks for a recent deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports. The assault on Zaporizhzhia was part of a broader overnight offensive hitting 13 regions, targeting railway facilities and critical infrastructure. A human rights ombudsman reported that over 70 people have been killed in Ukraine this week by Russian missiles, drones, and bombs.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russia Kills 20 in Zaporizhzhia After US Diesel Deal
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Russian aerial bombs struck multiple residential apartment blocks in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Friday, leaving 18 residents wounded and several others missing. The Ukrainian Emergency Service raised the fatality count to 20, including three children, after rescue teams spent more than 8 hours pulling survivors from the ruins of two buildings. Five guided bombs were used in the assault, which directly hit a five-story residential building and caused structural failures across the neighborhood.
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