At least 35 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, officials say

Russian Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukraine as Kramatorsk Bus Is Hit

Cyberzenhub.com – Russia’s overnight attacks on Ukraine left at least 35 people dead and more than 30 injured by Thursday morning, Ukrainian authorities said, extending a devastating 48-hour period of strikes across the country.

The heaviest reported loss of life came in Kramatorsk, a city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. A strike hit a passenger bus, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18 others. The attack prompted the suspension of public transport in the city as emergency crews responded to the aftermath.

City officials described the bus as a civilian vehicle carrying people through their ordinary routines, with no military objective at the location.

“Once again, the Russians have struck a location where there is absolutely no military target,” the city council said. “A passenger bus. A civilian vehicle. People simply going about their daily business.”

Death toll rises after two days of attacks

The latest casualties pushed the number of people killed in Russian attacks throughout Ukraine over the preceding 48 hours to at least 60. The wave of violence followed a deadly Wednesday in which strikes killed at least 25 people in several parts of the country.

One of the worst incidents on Wednesday occurred in Pryluky, where an attack on a residential building killed 22 people. Officials said at least four children were among those who died there.

The toll illustrates how attacks on urban areas can rapidly turn routine civilian spaces into scenes of mass casualty. Public transportation, apartment buildings and public stops are essential parts of daily life, and damage to them can disrupt travel, housing, rescue efforts and access to essential services long after an individual strike ends.

Emergency responders were also working at sites in Kyiv following a Russian jet-powered drone strike that damaged an apartment building. Images released on Thursday showed rescue personnel at the affected building, while smoke was seen rising over parts of the capital during the attack.

Zelenskyy condemns continued strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks continued even after the deadly strikes recorded the day before. He specifically pointed to the Kramatorsk attack, describing the target as an ordinary public transport stop.

“Even after such a brutal attack, the Russians continued striking our regions,” Zelenskyy said on Thursday. “This morning, Russia hit an ordinary public transport stop in Kramatorsk with an aerial bomb.”

The attacks underscore the continuing danger faced by civilians across Ukraine, including those far from active front-line positions. In cities and towns affected by air raids, residents must often make immediate decisions about shelter, travel and family safety while emergency services assess damage and search for survivors.

For Kramatorsk, the bus strike was especially significant because public transit is a daily lifeline for people traveling to work, medical appointments, shops and other basic needs. Suspending the network may be necessary for safety and recovery operations, but it also adds another burden for residents already coping with the wider impact of the war.

Residential areas and civilian travel remain vulnerable

The deaths in Pryluky and Kramatorsk show the different forms that civilian harm can take during sustained aerial attacks. A residential building can place entire families at risk in their homes, while a strike on passenger transport can affect people who may have had little warning or ability to reach shelter.

More than 30 people were reported injured in the overnight attacks, in addition to those killed. The number of casualties may change as rescue teams continue their work and authorities establish the full extent of damage across affected areas.

Ukraine has faced repeated Russian missile, drone and aerial bomb attacks during the full-scale war. Such strikes frequently force local authorities to halt services, inspect infrastructure and support displaced residents. In the immediate aftermath, responders focus on clearing dangerous debris, treating the injured and ensuring that damaged buildings do not create additional threats.

Thursday’s attacks added to an already grave civilian toll from the previous day. With at least 60 people killed across Ukraine in 48 hours, the scale of loss has renewed attention on the human cost of strikes that reach residential neighborhoods, public streets and everyday transport routes.

As investigations and rescue operations continue, the victims in Kramatorsk, Pryluky, Kyiv and other affected areas remain at the center of a rapidly worsening humanitarian picture: civilians attempting to maintain ordinary life while facing recurring attacks on the places where they live and travel.