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Dozens killed in Russian strike on civilian buses in eastern Ukraine

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

At least 33 people were killed after a Russian strike hit two civilian buses in a city within the Donestsk region.

Key facts

  • At least 33 people were killed after a Russian strike hit two civilian buses in a city within the Donestsk region.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:07:18 UTC.

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  1. 30 dead in strike on Ukraine bus as Russian attacks intensify

  2. At least 30 dead in Russian bus strike as Moscow closes in on Ukraine’s ‘fortress belt’

  3. Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge

  4. Dozens killed in Russian strike on civilian buses in eastern Ukraine

  5. The Russian-occupied town in Ukraine facing starvation

  6. Russian attack on Ukraine busses part of 'a steady increase in attacks on civilians'

  7. Russian guided missile kills 30 on packed Ukrainian city buses

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