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More than 30 killed in Russian strike on buses in Ukraine's Kramatorsk as Kyiv targets data centre
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE 24
Source published: 08/10/2026, 10:08:12 UTC
Briefing created: 08/10/2026, 13:32:25 UTC
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Briefings
On October 8, 2026, a Russian strike in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, resulted in at least 30 deaths from bus attacks, while a separate drone attack on a Yandex data centre ignited a fire. This event occurred in eastern Ukraine during the ongoing conflict, marking a significant escalation in targeted violence against civilian infrastructure.
Key points
- At least 30 people were killed in a Russian strike on two buses in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- A drone attack on a Yandex data centre in the same region caused a fire, occurring earlier on the same day.
Context and limitations
The report covers only two specific incidents in Kramatorsk; broader casualty figures for the entire Donetsk region remain unreported. Data on the drone attack's impact on the data centre is limited to the confirmed fire.
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