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Russian attack on two buses in Ukrainian frontline city of Kramatorsk kills 30 and wounds at least 20

Earlier today, Russia attacked the Ukrainian-held frontline city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Region governor Vadym Filashkin confirmed. A bomb struck a street where two city buses were operating, killing at least 30 people, according to the latest figures. At 11 a.m. local time, Filashkin published a post that read: “At least 12 people were killed in the Russian strike on Kramatorsk. Twelve lives that…

Russian attack on two buses in Ukrainian frontline city of Kramatorsk kills 30 and wounds at least 20

On October 8, Russia launched an attack on the Ukrainian-held city of Kramatorsk, resulting in a devastating loss of life. According to Vadym Filashkin, the Donetsk Region governor, at least 30 individuals were killed when a bomb struck a street where two buses were traveling. Initially, Filashkin reported that 12 people had been killed, but later updated this figure to 30.

Additionally, 20 people were reported to be wounded. Filashkin urged those remaining in the Donetsk Region to evacuate to safer areas, stating that Russia deliberately targeted civilians. Three more fatalities were reported in the village of Bilenke, bringing the total death toll in the area to 33. President Volodymyr Zelensky provided an update via Telegram, noting that the casualty count could rise.

He expressed sympathy for the victims' families and condemned the Russian attack, vowing that it would not go unanswered.

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