Death toll from Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine jumps to 30: authorities
A Russian strike on two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, has resulted in 30 deaths and 18 injuries. Local authorities have suspended public transport in the region following the attack.
Why it matters
This incident represents a significant escalation in civilian casualties near the frontline of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Thirty people were killed on Thursday (October 8, 2026) when Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said.
"As of now, the death toll from this morning's attack on buses has risen to 30. Eighteen people were wounded," the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office said.
The governor's office gave the same toll and said public transport had been suspended.
Published - October 08, 2026 04:12 pm IST
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