Russian strike on Ukrainian buses kills at least 30, officials say
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Summary
A Russian glide bomb struck two crowded public buses in a frontline eastern Ukrainian city Thursday, killing at least 30 people; officials cited by BBC and CNN put the toll at 33. The attack came amid a broader bombardment that worsened power outages in Kyiv. Ukraine accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians. President Zelensky said Russian strikes have killed more than 70 people over two days and accused the United States of inaction.
Left-leaning
- Russian strike kills at least 33 in eastern Ukraine in deadliest single attack this yearCNN · Oct 8, 7:36 AM
- At least 30 dead in Russian bus strike as Moscow closes in on Ukraine’s ‘fortress belt’Washington Post · Oct 8, 11:41 AM
Center
- Russian strike on buses kills 33, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surgeBBC News · Oct 8, 6:52 AM
- Russian Airstrike on Bus Stop Kills at Least 30 in UkraineWall Street Journal · Oct 8, 11:42 AM
- Zelenskiy accuses US of inaction as Russian strikes kill over 70 in two daysReuters · Oct 8, 12:11 PM
- Russian strikes on Ukraine's public buses leave 30 dead as blackouts worsen in KyivAssociated Press via NPR · Oct 8, 7:25 AM
Right-leaning
- Strike on Ukrainian Public Bus Leaves 30 Dead as Blackouts Worsen in KyivNewsmax · Oct 8, 9:00 AM
- Strike on Ukrainian public buses leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in KyivWashington Times · Oct 8, 1:19 PM