Seven Dead in Drone Strike on Bus in Russian-Occupied Ukrainian Territory

A drone strike on a passenger bus traveling through a Russia-controlled area of Ukraine has resulted in seven fatalities and left 11 others injured, according to a local official. Denis Pushilin, the Kremlin-appointed head of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, confirmed that the vehicle was struck in the early hours of Wednesday while en route between Moscow and Simferopol, located in the Russian-occupied Crimea.

The incident follows a significant escalation in hostilities, occurring just one day after a large-scale Russian assault on Ukrainian cities claimed the lives of at least 22 individuals, among them several women and children. Concurrently, Russian authorities reported shooting down more than 350 drones overnight.

In the Leningrad region, situated northwest of Moscow, regional governor Alexander Drozdenko stated that at least 50 unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted in the airspace. This security challenge arises as the region, which encompasses the city of St. Petersburg, prepares to host the annual International Economic Forum starting Wednesday. The event aims to present Russia to the global community, with organizers anticipating the participation of delegations from over 130 countries and territories. Notable attendees include Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng, alongside the presidents of Uzbekistan and Tanzania.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-03 05:42:47 UTC