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Ukraine accuses Russia of hitting school used as aid centre
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President Zelensky described as utterly horrific a Russian attack in the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia that killed at least 26 people. He said the first air strike was on a school building which was being used as an aid distribution centre. It was followed by nine more bombs targeting a shelter where people were taking cover. Among those killed in the second attack were police and rescue workers who had gone to help. Also: final campaigning has been taking place in the United States on the eve of the midterm elections, which President Trump has described as the most...
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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Early hours of Tuesday, the 3rd of November, these are our main stories. More than two dozen Ukrainians are killed in a Russian attack on a school being used as an aid centre in the Zapparija region.
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