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Ukraine death toll rises past 22; separate strike on buses kills 33
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Summary
Officials raised the death toll from Russia's overnight missile and drone barrage on Kyiv and a dozen regions to 22, as rescuers continued pulling bodies from rubble. In a separate attack, Ukraine said a Russian strike hit a crowded bus in a frontline city, killing 33, accusing Russia of targeting civilians. President Zelensky called the strikes a "gift" Putin gave himself for his birthday.
Left-leaning
- Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 21 in a major attack that Kyiv saw comingNBC News · Oct 7, 11:39 AM
Center
- Russian strike on buses kills 33, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surgeBBC News · Oct 8, 6:52 AM
- Ukraine death toll hits 22 as rescuers pull bodies from rubble after Russian strikeAssociated Press via New York Post · Oct 8, 5:35 AM