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Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over Ukraine attacks

Lithuania condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine's civilians and infrastructure.

New York Editorial News Desk November 5, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Lithuania summoned a Russian diplomat to condemn ongoing attacks on Ukraine.
  • Russia's strikes on trains, schools, and shelters are labeled as war crimes.
  • A school in Ukraine was bombed, killing 42 people and causing ongoing searches.

The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry reported on X that it had summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy to condemn Russia's continued attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

The ministry emphasized that deadly strikes on trains, schools, and shelters constitute war crimes.

Lithuania called for an end to Russia's aggression and stressed the need for accountability.

According to Ukrinform, Russian forces dropped nine aerial bombs on an underground school in Komyshuvakha, which was being used as an Invincibility Point.

The bombing occurred while humanitarian aid was being distributed, resulting in 42 confirmed deaths as of November 5.

Search operations are still ongoing in the area to locate additional casualties.

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