A Russian drone attacked a bus carrying civilians in the Mykolaiv region

17 March 15:18

Russian troops attacked a bus carrying civilians in the Mykolaiv region with a drone, injuring two people. This was reported by Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, according to [Komersant].

According to him, the strike occurred on the evening of March 16 in the Mykolaiv district.

Strike on a bus carrying company employees

According to local authorities, a Russian FPV drone struck a bus carrying company employees in the Kutsurub community.

As a result of the attack, the following were injured:

  • A 69-year-old man
  • A 49-year-old woman

Both victims were hospitalized.

Condition of the victims

According to Vitaliy Kim, as of this morning, their condition is stable and of moderate severity.

The victims are continuing treatment at the hospital.

Drones attacked communities in the district

According to the regional governor, Russian troops attacked communities in the Mykolaiv district three times the day before using FPV drones.

The following were targeted:

  • Ochakiv community
  • Kutsurub community

It was during one of these strikes that a bus carrying civilians was hit.

Марина Максенко
Editor

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