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Russian Drone Strikes Civilian Bus in Kharkiv, 1 Dead

3/14/2026

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On March 13, 2026, Russian forces used a Lancet drone to strike a civilian bus in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, killing the 53-year-old driver and injuring four passengers.
The attack occurred at 9:15 a.m. near Nova Oleksandrivka, as the bus traveled from Kharkiv toward frontline areas, with 15 passengers on board.
This incident followed a March 11 attack on a civilian bus in Kherson Oblast, which injured 11 people.

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On March 13, 2026, Russian forces used a Lancet drone to strike a civilian bus in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, killing the 53-year-old driver and injuring four passengers.
The attack occurred at 9:15 a.m. near Nova Oleksandrivka, as the bus traveled from Kharkiv toward frontline areas, with 15 passengers on board.
This incident followed a March 11 attack on a civilian bus in Kherson Oblast, which injured 11 people.