Summary
A Russian drone strike hit a civilian bus in Bilopillia, Ukraine, killing nine people and injuring seven others. This incident occurred just after Ukraine and Russia held peace talks, which did not result in an agreement to end the war but included a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners each.
Key Facts
- Nine people died when a civilian bus was hit in a Russian drone attack in Bilopillia, north-eastern Ukraine.
- Seven people were injured in the attack, according to local officials in the Sumy region.
- The attack happened shortly after Ukraine and Russia held their first direct peace talks since 2022, which did not achieve a ceasefire agreement.
- A prisoner exchange was agreed upon during the talks, with each side set to release 1,000 prisoners of war.
- Ukraine's national police called the bus attack a “cynical war crime.”
- Russia has claimed it targeted a "military staging area" in Sumy, not commenting directly on the bus strike.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, and attacks have been more frequent recently.
- Discussions for a ceasefire remain ongoing, with no resolution reached at the latest meeting.
