Ukrainian authorities released bodycam footage on Wednesday showing the aftermath of a Russian glide bomb strike on the village of Kamyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, where local residents were hit.
Police Warn Residents Before Second Strike
The recording opens with local residents staring at the rubble of severely damaged buildings after the initial strike. A military official’s voice can be heard over a two-way radio warning police on the ground that additional glide bombs are inbound toward Kamyshuvakha.
Quickly [go] to the shelter!
a police officer tells residents, who head into an underground shelter located at least two floors down near a local school used for aid distribution. The recording stops seconds later when the shelter is hit.
President Condemns Attack Silence
The initial blow struck individuals gathered for relief supplies, followed by a subsequent attack targeting the police and rescue personnel who rushed to help. The Ukrainian leader also remarked that there has been very little reaction from the world to this insane attack, characterizing it as another of thousands
of war crimes committed by Russia.
Invading Forces Intensify Strikes
The Russian military has not publicly commented. Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Following the halt of three-way negotiations designed to conclude the conflict back in February, Russian forces have intensified their strikes while Kyiv’s supply of Western-provided missile defense interceptors became practically exhausted.
Delegations Meet Abroad in Spain
The strike occurred as diplomatic efforts and reconstruction talks continued abroad during a surprise visit by the Ukrainian leader to Spain.
Earlier coverage: Russia Loses Territory As October Casualties Hit Record High