Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger bus in Ukraine on September 16, 2026, resulting in the deaths of 5 individuals and injuries to at least 7 others. The attack took place in the eastern part of the country, near the city of Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials confirmed the incident and attributed it to Russian military action. The strike marked another escalation in the ongoing conflict, with both sides accusing each other of targeting civilian infrastructure.