Ukraine intelligence names Russian servicemen it links to deadly Komyshuvakha school airstrike
Ukraine’s military intelligence service says it has identified Russian servicemen involved in the November 2 bombing of a school in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, where civilians were receiving aid. The strike killed at least 53 people and left more than 50 missing, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukraine is moving to attach names to one of the deadliest airstrikes on civilians of the war. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence says it has identified Russian military personnel involved in an attack on a gymnasium in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region.
On 2 November at 09:45, two guided aerial bombs hit the school building, according to Ukrainian officials. The gymnasium was being used to distribute humanitarian aid to civilians. Ukrainian authorities report that at least 53 people were killed and that more than 50 others are still listed as missing.
In its statement, Ukraine’s intelligence service said it had established the identities of Russian servicemen connected to the airstrike. The summary released publicly did not list the names, but indicated that specific individuals in the Russian military structure are being held responsible by Kyiv for the attack.
The Komyshuvakha gymnasium was functioning as a civilian aid point at the time of the bombing. Turning schools into hubs for shelter and distribution has been common across Ukraine during the conflict, which means that such sites often hold large groups of non‑combatants when strikes occur.
By publicizing that it has identified particular servicemen, the intelligence directorate is signaling that it is building detailed case files rather than issuing only broad accusations. That approach is intended to support future accountability efforts in Ukrainian or international forums.
Next steps to watch include whether Ukrainian authorities share the Komyshuvakha dossier with international investigative bodies or partner states, and whether any of the individuals named by Kyiv later appear in public sanctions or legal proceedings.
Sources
- OSINT