On Thursday, a Russian strike targeted buses in the city of Kramatorsk, located in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, resulting in multiple civilian casualties. The scale of the loss of life is currently being reported with significant discrepancies across international news organizations. Al Jazeera reports that at least 12 people were killed and 14 wounded, while both the BBC and France24 report a much higher death toll of at least 30 to 33 people.

Ukrainian officials have characterized the incident as a deliberate attempt by Russian forces to maximize civilian casualties by targeting a crowded transit area. While the BBC and France24 focus on the bus strike, France24 also notes that the attack occurred on the same day that a drone strike hit a data center belonging to the Russian technology firm Yandex. The reports do not clarify if the two events are linked or if the strike on the buses was a direct retaliation for the drone attack on the Russian facility.

There is no consensus on the total number of victims, as official sources appear to be providing conflicting figures to different media outlets. The situation remains fluid as local authorities in the Donetsk region continue to assess the damage and provide updates on the wounded.