A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven others, according to Ukrainian officials, adding to the civilian toll from Russia’s ongoing attacks.
The attack targeted a passenger bus carrying civilians, with the drone strike causing casualties among those traveling on board. Emergency responders were sent to the scene to assist the wounded and assess the damage.
Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly warned that Russian drone attacks are posing a serious threat to civilians, particularly as Moscow continues to use large numbers of drones and missiles in strikes across the country.
The latest incident highlights the dangers faced by Ukrainians traveling on roads and using public transportation during the war. Civilian vehicles and infrastructure have been repeatedly affected by attacks, forcing authorities to maintain heightened security measures in areas within range of Russian weapons.
The wounded victims were taken for medical treatment, while officials continued working to establish the full circumstances of the attack.
Russia has maintained that its strikes are directed primarily at military and strategic targets. Ukrainian officials, however, have frequently reported civilian casualties and damage to homes, public facilities and other nonmilitary locations following Russian missile and drone attacks.
The bus strike comes amid continued aerial attacks by both Russia and Ukraine. Kyiv has increasingly used drones to target Russian military and industrial facilities, while Moscow has continued its long-range campaign against Ukrainian territory.
The latest deaths underscore the continuing humanitarian cost of the Russia-Ukraine war, with civilians remaining exposed to missile and drone attacks more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Ukrainian officials continue to call for stronger air-defense capabilities and additional international support to protect civilians from aerial attacks.
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