Russian attack on two buses kills 30 near Ukraine frontline
A Russian attack on two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, has resulted in 30 deaths and 18 injuries. The strike occurred in the Donetsk region, an area currently experiencing intensified drone and guided-bomb attacks as part of the ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
This incident represents a significant escalation in civilian casualties and highlights the ongoing danger to non-combatants near the Ukrainian frontline.
One of two passenger buses struck in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine. Photograph: Donetsk Region Prosecutor's Office One of two passenger buses struck in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine. Photograph: Donetsk Region Prosecutor's Office Ukraine Russian attack on two buses kills 30 near Ukraine frontline Authorities say 18 people also wounded after incident in Kramatorsk in country’s ‘fortess belt’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Thirty people have been killed after Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine , according to local authorities.
“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.
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