Ukrainian officials said 33 people were killed in a Russian strike on buses in a frontline city, amid a reported surge in deadly attacks across the country.
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting a crowded bus with the intention of causing the highest possible number of civilian casualties. The available information does not identify the city or provide further details about the victims, the timing of the strike or the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The reported incident comes as deadly attacks on Ukraine are said to be increasing. The accusation that the bus was deliberately targeted has not been independently established in the supplied material, and no response from Russian authorities is included.
Officials’ reported death toll currently stands at 33. No further information is provided about possible injuries, damage or any subsequent developments.