Ukraine raises death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia to 40 people

What happened: Ukrainian authorities raised the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid centre in the Zaporizhia region to 40, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday. Key numbers: Death toll raised to 40 from 37. More than 30 people may still be under the rubble. About 38 people were estimated trapped earlier. Why it matters: Zelenskyy said the strike showed Russia did not want de-escalation and condemned little world reaction. The UN human rights mission said the bombing likely violated international law. The attack came as Kyiv prepares for ceasefire talks with Moscow.

Ukrainian authorities raised the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid centre in the Zaporizhia region to 40, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday.

Zelenskyy said the strike showed Russia did not want de-escalation and condemned little world reaction. The UN human rights mission said the bombing likely violated international law. The attack came as Kyiv prepares for ceasefire talks with Moscow.