Russian drone hits civilian bus in Mykolaiv region, injures two

Russian drone hits civilian bus in Mykolaiv region, injures two

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A Russian FPV drone struck a bus carrying civilian workers in the Kutsurub community, Mykolaiv region, injuring two people.

In a post on Facebook, the regional military administration said the attack took place on the evening of March 16, Ukrinform reports.

A 69-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were wounded in the strike. Both were hospitalized, and as of the morning, their condition is reported as stable and of moderate severity.

Overall, Russian forces launched three FPV drone attacks on the Ochakiv community and Kutsurub community over the past day.

Read also: Russians attack bus in Kharkiv region with drone, one person died, four were injured

Early on March 17, the Ochakiv community came under attack again, this time likely involving multiple launch rocket systems. No casualties were reported.

Earlier, Russian forces also carried out a ballistic missile strike on an open area in the Voznesensk district, reportedly using an Iskander-M missile. No injuries were reported in that attack.

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