Russian strike on Ukrainian buses kills at least 33

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The buses were struck near Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, close to the frontline, causing them to catch fire. The reported death toll rose from earlier estimates of 30, while the attack followed a separate wave of Russian missile and drone strikes that killed civilians and damaged homes and infrastructure. The incident underscores the continuing escalation of attacks on civilian transport and urban areas as Ukraine faces worsening blackouts and sustained Russian bombardment.

Sources: CNN, Associated Press, Al Arabiya English, Democracy Now