30 Killed in Russian Bombing of Two Buses in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

At least 30 killed as Russian bomb hits two buses in Kramatorsk. Ukraine reports 18 injured in attack on public transport.

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October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kramatorsk, Ukraine — At least 30 individuals lost their lives when a Russian bomb struck two buses in the city of Kramatorsk, a key front-line location in eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at 10 a.m. local time, with 18 others sustaining injuries.

The explosion targeted a street in the city, with images shared by regional governor Vadym Filashkin showing extensive damage and human remains scattered across the road. Filashkin announced the suspension of public transportation in Kramatorsk and neighboring Sloviansk due to the worsening security situation.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, stating that an aerial bomb hit a regular bus stop in Kramatorsk. He also highlighted the challenges faced by medical teams in identifying some of the deceased due to the severity of their injuries. The attack underscores the escalating violence in the Donbass region, where civilian casualties have risen sharply amid intensified Russian strikes.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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