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Drone strike kills civilians in Bilopillia, Ukraine

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

A ZALA Lancet in 2020
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A minibus in Bilopillia, Ukraine was hit, with at least nine people dead and four others injured early on Saturday morning local time, said the regional military administration of Sumy.

The bus was traveling toward Sumy near the border of Russia and was hit at around 6:17 a.m. Emergency personnel and police attended to provide assistance.

Based on initial reports, Sumy region's leader, Oleh Hryhorov, stated that a Russian ZALA Lancet drone caused the attack, and characterized the incident as "inhumane".


Sources

  • Dragana Jovanovic. 9 killed in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian bus after peace talks — ABC 7 Chicago, May 17, 2025
  • 9 Killed, 4 Injured In Russian Drone Strike On Passenger Bus: Report — Outlook India, May 17, 2025


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