Russian airstrikes on two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine killed 30 people on Thursday, October 8, 2026, local authorities reported.

The Donetsk regional prosecutor's office confirmed the death toll, stating: "As of now, the death toll from this morning's attack on buses has risen to 30. Eighteen people were wounded." The governor's office in the region reported the same casualty figures. Kramatorsk is located near the frontline in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.

In response to the attack, public transport services in the area have been suspended, according to the governor's office. The strike represents another instance of civilian casualties resulting from Russian military operations against Ukrainian targets.

The attack occurred as Russia and Ukraine remain locked in a protracted conflict, more than four and a half years after Moscow's full-scale invasion. Both nations have been engaged in extensive long-range aerial warfare, while ground forces remain largely deadlocked along the frontline.

The specific circumstances of the strike—including the time of day and exact location within Kramatorsk—were not detailed in available reports. No immediate statement from Russian officials regarding the strike has been reported.