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Russian attack on two buses kills 30 near Ukraine frontline

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Authorities say 18 people also wounded after incident in Kramatorsk in country’s ‘fortess belt’ Europe live – latest updates Thirty people have been killed after Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities.

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Both outlets frame the story as a Russian strike on passenger buses near the frontline, with the headline focus on the death toll and the Guardian and BBC both citing officials or authorities. The Guardian US gives the location as Kramatorsk and says 30 were killed, while the BBC says 33 were killed and adds an accusation from Ukraine that Russia targeted the crowded bus to kill civilians. The Guardian also uniquely mentions 18 wounded and describes the area as part of Ukraine’s “fortress belt.”

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