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Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine

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What happened

A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven…

Key facts

  • A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:27:52 UTC.

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