Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded bus in the frontline city to kill as many civilians as possible.
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Notable Quotes
"This strike will not go without our response."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Russia is trying to destroy all life in Donbas, and the world needs to react to this."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"The attack in Pryluky showed Putin's 'evil intent and evil strategy'."
— Ed Miliband , Politician
"The safety of civilians was paramount, and 'we have no right to risk the lives of passengers and drivers'."
— Vadym Filashkin , Politician
Key People
Ed Miliband is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party.
Vadym Filashkin is the head of the Donetsk region in Ukraine.
Mayor of Kyiv.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded bus in the frontline city to kill as many civilians as possible.
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