Strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv
Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine have killed 30 people and injured at least 18, according to authorities. The attacks included a strike on a public bus and have worsened power outages in Kyiv.
Kyiv, Ukraine — Thirty individuals were killed and over 18 injured in Russian strikes across eastern Ukraine, including a targeted assault on a public bus, according to authorities on Thursday. As a wave of pre-winter attacks intensifies and power outages in the capital Kyiv worsen, Vadym Filashkin, leader of the regional military administration, reported that public transportation in Kramatorsk and the adjacent city of Sloviansk was halted due to heightened insecurity.
Filashkin accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians, stating, "Given the circumstances, we cannot afford to jeopardize the lives of passengers and drivers. The safety of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk residents is our top priority." The violence follows missile strikes the previous day in the northern Ukrainian town of Pryluky, raising the death toll to 22, including five children.
Rescue efforts are underway in a residential building hit by a Russian missile, with at least 54 individuals injured. Heavy debris is being cleared from the impact area, while rescue dogs continue their search.
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