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Drone attack on bus in Yenakiieve: 7 dead
A drone hit a Moscow-Simferopol bus in Yenakiieve, Donetsk region. An official appointed by Russia announced 7 dead and 11 injured.
Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People's Republic appointed by Russia, announced that a drone belonging to Ukraine hit a passenger bus operating on the Moscow-Simferopol line in the city of Yenakiieve in the Donetsk region, and 7 people lost their lives in the attack. 11 people were also injured in the same attack.
Highlights
- The incident occurred on the morning of June 3 in Yenakiieve.
- The targeted vehicle was a scheduled passenger bus operating the Moscow-Simferopol route.
- Officials reported 7 dead and 11 injured.
- The Russian Investigative Committee announced that it opened a file on the attack with terrorism charges.
- Russian state broadcaster VGTRK reporter Andrei Rudenko shared photos showing the burnt bus and what appeared to be drone debris from the scene.
Location of the attack
Yenakiieve is located about 50 kilometers northeast of Donetsk city, towards Luhansk. It is stated that the city has been under the control of the separatist entity known as the so-called DPR since 2014.
The Investigative Committee reported that the drone attack took place in the morning hours and a criminal investigation was launched regarding the incident. The statement indicated that the charge was considered under terrorism.
First images from the scene
Photos shared by VGTRK reporter Andrei Rudenko showed a bus with broken windows and completely burnt, along with a fragmented drone piece. These images revealed the severity of the attack.
The attack drew attention because it targeted a passenger vehicle carrying civilians in the Russia-controlled Donetsk region. The announcement regarding the number of casualties and injured once again brought to light the impact of the conflict on civilians in the region.
Context: Yenakiieve is located on the Donetsk front where the war continues and has been under separatist control since 2014. Such attacks show that civilians behind the front lines are also directly affected by the conflict.
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