At least seven people were killed and eleven others injured when a Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus traveling from Moscow to Simferopol in Russian-controlled Crimea, according to Russian authorities. The attack occurred near Yenakiieve in the Donetsk region, said Denis Pushilin, head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, in a message posted on Telegram. He confirmed that the victims were civilians and that the injured were receiving medical treatment.

The report noted that Ukraine had not immediately commented on the incident. The attack comes amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, during which drone strikes on border areas and Russian-controlled territories have increased significantly in recent months. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the strike and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

The escalation of drone attacks highlights the continuing volatility along the Russia-Ukraine conflict zones, with civilian casualties adding to regional tensions.