Conflict · Kramatorsk, Ukraine · October 8, 2026

Russian missile strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 7, 8:00 PM ET

A Russian ballistic missile attack hit two buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. At least 30 people were killed and 18 were wounded.

Why it matters

Mass-casualty strikes on civilian transport add to pressure on Ukraine's air defences and on diplomatic efforts around the war.

Background

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Kramatorsk, in Donetsk region, sits near the front line and has repeatedly been struck.

The story so far

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗October 8, 2026

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