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Ukraine Launches Drone Strike on Bus in Luhansk, Killing Nine in LPR

A Ukrainian drone strike on a bus in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) killed nine people, with eight dying immediately and one later in the hospital. The Russian Investigative Committee opened a terrorism case. Kyiv also destroyed a Wildberries warehouse in the LPR.

A drone strike hit a scheduled bus carrying 15 passengers in the LPR, killing nine people. The attack, reported by the pro-Russian administration head Leonid Pasechnik, resulted in eight deaths on-site and one death in the hospital. The Russian Investigative Committee initiated a criminal case under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code (terrorism). Sources differ on the method of attack: RT and Sputnik describe it as a drone strike, while Meduza and Novaya Gazeta report it as a shelling attack. Some outlets, like DW, mention injuries, while others, like Meduza, do not. The attack is attributed to Ukrainian forces, with no independent verification available. Kyiv has not commented on the accusations.

Where Sources Diverge

RT and Sputnik report the attack as a drone strike, while Meduza and Novaya Gazeta describe it as a shelling attack.

rt

Ukrainian kamikaze drone hit an intercity bus

meduza

Bus was hit by shelling

novaya-gazeta

Ukrainian forces struck a passenger bus

Some sources mention injuries, while others do not.

dw

Injuries reported

meduza

No mention of injuries

Timelines

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IndependentNovinkyAug 26, 11:15 PM
Russians claim Ukrainian attack on bus in occupied Luhansk region killed nine people

An Ukrainian attack on a bus in the occupied Luhansk region killed nine people and injured five others, reported on Wednesday by Leonid Pasechnik, the Russian-appointed head of the occupied Ukrainian region's administration, on Telegram. According to him, the attack targeted a route bus carrying 15 people. However, this information cannot be independently verified immediately. Pasechnik did not mention the type of weapon Ukraine allegedly used in the attack. Kyiv has not commented on these accusations.

PublicDeutsche WelleAug 26, 09:41 PM
Ukraine airstrike on bus in Russian-occupied Luhansk kills 9

Russian authorities in the occupied territory say the drone attack caused injuries. Kyiv also destroyed another Wildberries warehouse.

StateTASSAug 26, 09:07 PM
Nine killed, six wounded: What we know about Ukrainian attack on passenger bus in LPR - tass.com

Nine killed, six wounded: What we know about Ukrainian attack on passenger bus in LPR  tass.com

IndependentMandinerAug 26, 09:05 PM
Attack on a bus filled with passengers in Luhansk, nine people killed

The Russian Investigative Committee initiated a criminal case under the charge of terrorism.

Independent20 minutosAug 26, 08:48 PM
At least nine dead and five injured in Ukrainian attack on a bus in the Luhansk region

According to the local governor, Leonid Pasechnik, the bus was attacked 'selectively' by an enemy drone.

IndependentNovaya GazetaAug 26, 08:01 PM
In LNR, nine people died in drone strike on a passenger bus

Nine people died in a strike by Ukrainian forces on a passenger bus from Lysychansk to Stakhanov, stated the head of LNR Leonid Paschenko. According to his words, there were 15 passengers in the bus. "Eight people died on the spot. A 20-year-old girl was urgently taken to the ICU. Doctors fought for her life, but could not save her," wrote Paschenko. According to his words, the girl's mother was injured. A 18-year-old passenger also got hurt and was hospitalized. Medical assistance was provided to the other three passengers and the driver on site. The Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal case under Article 205 of the Criminal Code of Russia (on terrorism). He stated that investigators are determining the type and model of the drone and other circumstances. Earlier, LNR introduced security measures due to attacks on passenger buses: for example, in June, Paschenko banned passenger transport on the "Novorossiya" route, connecting Crimea with Rostov Oblast through the annexed territories.

WireAdnkronosAug 26, 06:58 PM
Ukraine, head of pro-Russian administration of Luhansk, 9 dead in Kyiv attack on regular bus

(Adnkronos) - A Ukrainian attack against a regular bus in the occupied territories of eastern Ukraine has caused the death of nine people. This was stated by the head of the pro-Russian administration of Luhansk, Leonid Pasechnik. "Following a horrific attack, eight people died on the spot," Leonid Pasechnik announced, adding that a 20-year-old woman died in hospital due to her injuries. Fifteen people were on the bus.

WireAdnkronosAug 26, 06:58 PM
Ukraine, head of pro-Russian administration of Luhansk: 9 dead in attack by Kyiv on a passenger bus

(Adnkronos) - A Ukrainian attack on a passenger bus on occupied territories of eastern Ukraine resulted in the death of nine people. This was stated by Leonid Paschenko, head of the pro-Russian administration of Luhansk. "As a result of the terrible attack, eight people died on the spot," announced Leonid Paschenko, adding that a 20-year-old woman died in the hospital from her injuries. Fifteen people were in the bus.

WireAdnkronosAug 26, 06:58 PM
Ukraine, Luhansk Pro-Russian Administration Head, 9 Killed in Kiev Route Bus Attack

(Adnkronos) - 9 people were killed in a Ukrainian attack on a route bus in the occupied eastern region of Ukraine. The pro-Russian administration head of Luhansk, Leonid Pasechnik, announced this. Leonid Pasechnik stated that 8 people died at the scene as a result of the terrifying attack, adding that a 20-year-old woman died in a hospital due to injuries. 15 people were on the bus.

WireSputnikAug 26, 06:43 PM
Nine People Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Bus in Lugansk People's Republic - sputnikglobe.com

Nine People Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Bus in Lugansk People's Republic sputnikglobe.com

StateRTAug 26, 06:42 PM
Nine killed in Ukrainian attack on passenger bus in Donbass (PHOTOS)

A Ukrainian kamikaze drone has hit an intercity bus in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), killing at least nine Read Full Article at RT.com

IndependentMeduzaAug 26, 06:34 PM
Nine people killed in attack by Ukrainian forces on a bus in the self-proclaimed LNR

In the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, a scheduled bus was hit by shelling, reported by the Russia-appointed regional head Leonid Pasechnik.

WireSputnikAug 26, 06:28 PM
Nine People Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Bus in Lugansk People's Republic

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nine people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on a bus in the Lugansk People's Republic, the region's head Leonid Pasechnik said on Wednesday.

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyAug 26, 06:23 PM
9 killed in Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled region - Apa.az

9 killed in Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled region Apa.az

WireReutersAug 26, 06:18 PM
Nine killed in Ukrainian strike on bus in Russian-controlled Luhansk region, Russia says - Reuters

Nine killed in Ukrainian strike on bus in Russian-controlled Luhansk region, Russia says  Reuters