What happened in the city center of Nikopol according to the governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast?

A Russian FPV drone crashed into a bus that was on its way to a bus stop, causing multiple casualties.

How many deaths and injuries were reported by President Zelenskyy in the Nikopol incident?

President Zelenskyy stated that the drone crash incident resulted in four deaths and at least sixteen injuries.

What did Oleksandr Prokudin report regarding the attack in Kherson city?

He stated that Russia attacked residential areas for half an hour, causing three elderly deaths and seven injuries.

What accusation do Ukrainian officials make against Russian forces, and what is Russia's response?

They accuse Russian forces of targeting civilians with FPV drones, but Russia denies targeting civilians.

Russian Forces Attack Ukraine, Causing 7 Deaths and Over 20 Injuries; Bus Hit, Scene of Devastation Exposed

Q: What did the photos shared by President Zelenskyy on the social media platform X show?

The photos showed a burned-out bus with shattered windows and three bodies lying on the sidewalk.

Published Apr 7, 2026 10:20 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 8:05 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Russian forces attacked Ukraine, with an FPV drone hitting a bus in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulting in casualties. Similar attacks in Kherson Oblast also caused deaths and injuries. Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of targeting civilians.

According to Reuters, the governor of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Oleksandr Ganzha, stated on the messaging app Telegram that a Russian FPV drone crashed into a bus on its way to a bus stop in the city center of Nikopol.

President Zelenskyy said that the incident resulted in 4 deaths and at least 16 injuries.

He wrote on social media platform X: 'When such acts of terror against civilians and human lives happen every day, it seems strange to obstruct new sanctions against Russia, attempt to weaken existing sanctions, and trade with Russia.'

Photos shared by Zelenskyy showed a burned-out bus with shattered windows and three bodies lying on the sidewalk, while rescue workers assisted the injured.

The administrative head of Ukraine's southern Kherson Oblast, Oleksandr Prokudin, stated on Telegram that in Kherson city, less than 5 kilometers from the front line, Russia continuously attacked residential areas for half an hour, causing the deaths of 3 elderly people and injuries to 7.

Ukrainian officials and human rights organizations accuse Russian forces of intentionally and systematically targeting civilians with FPV drones, with the situation in Kherson Oblast being particularly severe. Russia denies targeting civilians. (Compiled by: Yang Zhao-yan) 1150407

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: 事件

Russian Forces Attack Ukraine, Causing 7 Deaths and Over 20 Injuries; Bus Hit, Scene of Devastation Exposed

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