Russian strikes on Ukraine's public buses leave 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv

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Russia and Ukraine are locked in a long-range aerial war while their armies remain largely deadlocked on the front line, more than 4 1/2 years since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

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  • Russia and Ukraine are locked in a long-range aerial war while their armies remain largely deadlocked on the front line, more than 4 1/2 years since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
  • Reported by NPR and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:25:28 UTC.

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  1. Russian strikes on Ukraine's public buses leave 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv

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

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

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

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