Conflict · Kramatorsk, Ukraine · October 9, 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

Russian forces struck two buses in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk with ballistic missiles. At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded.

Why it matters

One of the deadliest strikes on civilians in recent months underscores the human cost of the war and complicates diplomacy.

Background

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Kramatorsk is a key city in the Ukrainian-held part of Donetsk region and has been repeatedly targeted.

The story so far

1. Oct 8Russian missile strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30
2. Oct 9Russian missile strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30
3. Oct 14Russian missile strike on Kyiv power station cuts heating
4. Oct 15Russian missile strike on Kyiv power station cuts heating
5. Oct 17Russia's strikes on power plants aim at Ukraine's cities

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗October 8, 2026

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