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Russian attack on Ukraine busses part of 'a steady increase in attacks on civilians'

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a retaliatory strike against Russian forces in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 30 civilians and injuries to 18 others. This incident marks a reported increase in civilian attacks in the region, with UN data indicating more Ukrainian fatalities in August 2026 than in the entire year of 2025. The event highlights ongoing tensions in the frontline city, where Russian military operations have targeted civilian infrastructure and transport.

Key points

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a retaliatory strike against Russian forces in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 30 civilians and injuries to 18 others.
• UN data indicates more Ukrainian fatalities in August 2026 than in the entire year of 2025, marking a reported increase in civilian attacks in the region.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to a single confirmed incident involving 30 deaths and 18 injuries in Kramatorsk. UN figures for August 2026 are not yet finalized, and the broader trend of civilian attacks remains unverified beyond this specific event.

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