Russian missile strike on two buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30 people, with 18 wounded, as Ukraine reports a rise in civilian casualties. The attack, which targeted a public transport stop, has drawn condemnation from Ukrainian officials and international allies.
Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack occurred near a dental clinic in Kramatorsk, with images showing debris and a charred bus shell. The strike follows a similar attack in Pryluky that killed 22, including five children, and comes as Russia continues to target civilian areas.
Ukrainian President Zelensky called for a 'forceful response' to Russian attacks, urging Western allies to bolster Ukraine's defenses. The UN reported more civilians killed in Ukraine this year than in all of 2025, highlighting the escalating toll of the conflict.
Russia has not commented on the latest attack, but Ukraine's regional governor urged residents to move to safer areas as security deteriorates in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, part of a 'fortress belt' under Ukrainian control.