From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
Russian Bus Attack Kills 30 Near Ukraine Frontline
Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk bus kills at least 30 people, Zelenskyy says Kremlin targeted civilian transport.
In brief
Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk bus kills at least 30 people, Zelenskyy says Kremlin targeted civilian transport. A Russian missile attack on a bus in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilian areas. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Russian missile strike on bus
A Russian missile strike on a bus in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people, with 18 wounded.
“As of now, the death toll from this morning’s attack has risen to 30. Eighteen people were wounded”
Zelenskyy accuses Kremlin of targeting civilians
Ukraine’s president said the Kremlin deliberately targeted an 'ordinary public transport stop' in Kramatorsk.
“This strike will not go unanswered. Russia is trying to destroy all life in Donbas, and a response from the world is a must.”
Kramatorsk and Sloviansk under Ukrainian control
Kramatorsk and Sloviansk form part of a 'fortress belt' under full Ukrainian military control.
“Russia has been trying to capture them for more than a decade, after a brief period in which Russian forces occupied Sloviansk in 2014.”
Zelenskyy calls for Western support
Zelenskyy urged the US to expand Starlink satellite internet coverage for Ukraine to target Russian launch sites.
“Supplies of anti-ballistic capabilities, ammunition for our combat aircraft, and investments in interceptors, all of this is directly helping save lives every day.”
Regional prosecutor reports casualties
The Donetsk regional prosecutor’s office said the vehicle was hit at 10am on Thursday by an aerial bomb.
“As of now, the death toll from this morning’s attack has risen to 30. Eighteen people were wounded”
Zelenskyy warns of Russian aggression
Zelenskyy said Russia is trying to destroy all life in Donbas and a response from the world is a must.
“This strike will not go unanswered. Russia is trying to destroy all life in Donbas, and a response from the world is a must.”
The bottom line
A Russian missile attack on a bus in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of deliberately targeting civilian areas.
