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Over 30 killed as Russia's glide bomb attack targets two civilian buses in Ukraine

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Over 30 killed as Russia's glide bomb attack targets two civilian buses in Ukraine
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A Russian glide bomb attack on civilian buses in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, has resulted in over 30 deaths and numerous injuries. This strike follows a broader campaign targeting Ukraine's power grid and infrastructure, highlighting the tactical use of stand-off weapons in the ongoing conflict.

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The use of glide bombs represents a significant escalation in Russian military tactics, allowing for precision strikes while minimizing risk to their own aircraft.

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Over 30 people were killed and at least 18 others injured after Russia launched a glide bomb attack on two civilian buses in the frontline Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Thursday, according to Ukrainian authorities.The strike came a day after a major Russian aerial assault killed dozens across Ukraine, with much of the attack focused on the country's power grid.Donetsk regional head Vadym Filashkin said Russian forces had targeted public transport in Kramatorsk, accusing Moscow of deliberately striking civilians. Police said the attack took place on a street where two city buses were operating, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the location as a bus stop.“These are not 'the consequences of war', nor dry statistics. These are people killed by the Russian army,” Filashkin said.

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