Ukraine war briefing: race to free dozens trapped under rubble of Russian strikes on aid hub

Zelenskyy says 33 killed while more than 50 could be trapped in the rubble in Komyshuvakha; Russia hammers Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,715

Ukraine war briefing: race to free dozens trapped under rubble of Russian strikes on aid hub

TL;DR

  • Thirty-three people were killed and over 50 could be trapped in rubble after Russian strikes on the Ukrainian village of Komyshuvakha, which was being used as an aid distribution point.
  • Russia launched widespread attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including missiles and drones, hitting power plants and substations across the country and causing power outages.
  • A further suspect, a Turkish national, was arrested in Germany in connection with a fire at a Polish Starlink station.
  • Ukraine has opened an investigation into reports of alleged illegal detention of soldiers in the Kyiv region.
  • Management at Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant stated that a Ukrainian drone killed two people in a car, including an employee.
  • Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Czech Republic will refuse to play Russia at the next men's Ice Hockey world championship due to safety and geopolitical concerns.