A Russian drone strike on a service bus in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday resulted in at least twelve confirmed fatalities and seven injuries, according to Ukrainian emergency services. The attack, which occurred in the mining town of Ternivka, underscores the ongoing threat to civilian populations and critical infrastructure as the conflict approaches its third year [[1]]. Initial reports indicate the bus was carrying workers from a local DTEK energy mine following the end of their shift,though differing casualty numbers reported by authorities present challenges for immediate verification [[1]].
Twelve Dead in Russian Drone Strike in Dnipropetrovsk Region, Ukrainian Emergency Service Says
A Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region has killed twelve people and injured seven others, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. The attack highlights the continued vulnerability of civilian infrastructure as the conflict enters its third year.
The State Emergency Service reported on Telegram that a Russian drone struck a service bus in the Pavlohrad district. Seven other people were injured in the attack and have been hospitalized.
“A Russian drone attacked a service bus in the Pavlohrad district! According to preliminary information, there are twelve dead and seven wounded, who have been hospitalized. A fire broke out, but was quickly extinguished by firefighters,” the emergency service stated.
National police reported the attack occurred in the mining town of Ternivka, located near Pavlohrad, approximately 43 miles from the front lines. Energy company DTEK confirmed that employees from one of its mines were targeted after finishing their shift.
According to the company, fifteen workers were killed and seven others injured, a figure that has not yet been independently confirmed by Ukrainian authorities. The discrepancy in reported casualty numbers highlights the challenges of verifying information in active conflict zones.
