The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
Summary
Bus drivers in Kherson, Ukraine, face constant danger from Russian drone attacks targeting public transport. Several drivers and passengers have been injured or killed as drones strike buses, and local authorities have taken measures to protect them, including anti-drone nets and safety gear.Key Facts
- Kherson bus drivers have been attacked by Russian drones repeatedly since last year.
- Three bus workers have died and eight have been injured so far this year.
- About 27 buses in Kherson were bombed in 2026 alone.
- Buses are frequently targeted, sometimes while full of passengers.
- Anti-drone nets have been installed over busy streets to protect civilians.
- Drivers receive helmets, bulletproof vests, and drone detectors called chuyka.
- Some drones use fiber optic cables that avoid detection by current devices.
- Kherson is under Ukrainian control but remains heavily attacked by Russian forces from across the Dnipro River.
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