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Russian missile strike on Ukrainian buses kills dozens in Kramatorsk
At least 30 people have been killed in a Russian attack on two civilian buses in the front-line city of Kramatorsk, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes mark an escalation in deadly attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in eastern Ukraine.
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Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of deliberately targeting two crowded passenger vehicles in Kramatorsk on Wednesday, with the apparent aim of maximizing civilian casualties. The attack occurred in one of Ukraine's largest cities still under government control, located in the Donetsk region near active front-line positions.
Local officials reported that at least 30 people were killed in the strike, with additional casualties feared as rescue operations continued at the scene. The buses were struck by what Ukrainian sources identified as Russian missiles, though Moscow has not yet commented on the attack.
The incident represents part of a broader pattern of intensified Russian strikes against civilian targets across Ukraine in recent weeks. Kramatorsk has faced repeated bombardment since Russia's invasion began in February 2022, with the city serving as a key administrative and logistics hub for Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donbas region.
The attack prompted renewed calls from Ukrainian officials for increased military aid and air defense systems to counter Russian aerial strikes. International organizations have documented numerous incidents involving civilian casualties resulting from Russian military operations throughout the conflict.