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

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What happened

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:43:56 UTC.

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  1. More than 30 killed in Russian strike on buses in Ukraine's Kramatorsk as Kyiv targets data centre

  2. Russian attack on buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 30 people

  3. Death toll from Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine jumps to 30: authorities

  4. Russian attack on bus kills at least 30 people near Ukraine frontline

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

  6. Oil prices surge as Trump reportedly mulls pre-midterms strikes on Iran

  7. 30 dead in strike on Ukraine bus as Russian attacks intensify

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