President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that a Russian guided bomb struck two city minibuses in Kramatorsk, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18 others in the frontline Donbas city. Doctors are fighting to save the lives of those wounded in the attack, while some of the dead remain unidentified because of the severity of their injuries and resulting fires. The bomb effectively hit the passenger vehicles on a city street, also damaging nearby residential buildings and cars. Zelensky expressed deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and stated that the strike will not go unanswered. He described Russia’s actions as an attempt to destroy all life in Donbas and called for a forceful response from the world matching the scale of the deaths caused. Public transport was suspended in Kramatorsk and nearby Sloviansk as authorities moved to protect civilians amid intensified strikes. The president’s message underscored both the immediate human cost and the broader pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure in the region.

Local officials confirmed the high death toll from the morning strike and noted that the number could still rise as rescue efforts continue. Images from the scene showed burned-out bus shells and debris scattered across the street where the vehicles had been operating. Regional authorities accused Russia of deliberately targeting passenger transport to maximize civilian casualties. The attack fits a recent surge in strikes against transportation and urban areas near the front line. Zelensky’s call for international reaction reflects ongoing appeals for stronger support as Russian forces press operations in Donbas. Emergency teams worked through the aftermath while the city adjusted to the sudden loss of public transit. The incident adds to the mounting civilian toll in one of Ukraine’s key defensive strongholds.