Russia strikes bus carrying miners in Dnipropetrovsk region: 12 dead, 16 wounded

A Russian drone attacked a DTEK service bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Photo: State Emergency Service

On 1 February, Russian troops attacked the Pavlohrad district of Dnipropetrovsk region, striking with drones near the Ternivska mine. The attack damaged a DTEK company bus that was transporting miners from the enterprise after the end of their shift.

According to the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, the strike occurred at around 3:45 p.m.

Twelve people were killed and 16 more were injured. The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration noted that 14 victims remain in hospitals, seven of whom are in serious condition.

DTEK reported that the strike hit their bus. They noted that it was a company bus transporting employees after their shift.

Law enforcement authorities have opened a criminal case under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — violation of the laws and customs of war.

A Russian drone attacked a DTEK company bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Photo: State Emergency Service

A Russian drone attacked a DTEK service bus in Dnipropetrovsk region. Photo: State Emergency Service

A Russian drone attacked a DTEK service bus in Dnipropetrovsk region. Photo: National Police

We will remind you that in October last year, Russian troops struck a mine belonging to the energy company DTEK in Dnipropetrovsk region. At the time of the attack, 496 employees were underground.