At least 30 people killed after Russia bombs two buses in Ukraine
Key Points:
- At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded when a Russian bomb struck two buses in the Ukrainian front-line city of Kramatorsk, with local officials accusing Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians.
- Kramatorsk’s regional governor announced the suspension of public transport in the city and neighboring Sloviansk due to the worsening security situation following the attack.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike on a public transport stop and emphasized the urgent need for additional defense supplies from allies to protect civilians.
- The attack occurred amid a surge in Russian daytime assaults across Ukraine, including a recent missile strike on a residential building that killed 22 people, highlighting the escalating threat to civilians.
- Zelenskyy also announced upcoming talks between Ukrainian negotiators and the United States, urging stronger pressure on Russia amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic challenges.