Russian strike kills at least 33 in eastern Ukraine in deadliest single attack this year
Kyiv, Ukraine — At least 33 people were killed on Thursday when a Russian strike caused two public buses to catch fire in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said, making it the deadliest single attack this year. Another 18 people were injured in the attack in Kramatorsk, a city in the Donetsk region, which prompted authorities there … The post Russian strike kills at least 33 in eastern Ukraine…
On Thursday, a Russian strike in eastern Ukraine resulted in at least 33 deaths and 18 injuries, marking the deadliest single attack of the year. The assault targeted two public buses in Kramatorsk, a city in the Donetsk region, causing them to catch fire. Donetsk's regional military administration head, Vadym Filashkin, condemned the attack, alleging that the Russians deliberately aimed at civilians.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that the drones targeting emergency responders did not prevent the attack. Filashkin ordered the suspension of public transportation in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, urging residents to evacuate to safer areas. President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed negotiations with US officials, emphasizing the need for European allies to join the discussions. Russia's defense ministry has not commented on the incident.
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