Russian Drone Strike Kills 12 Ukrainian Mine Workers

Drone hits Ukrainian bus, killing 12 mine workers in Dnipropetrovsk region.

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Russian Drone Strike Kills 12 Ukrainian Mine Workers

On 1 February 2026, a Russian drone struck a shuttle bus transporting mine workers in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing 12 and injuring 7. The attack occurred near the town of Kryvyi Rih, according to reports from Ukraine's state emergency service. Helicopter footage shows the bus plummeting into a wooded area. Ukrainian authorities condemned the strike as a war crime and called for investigations into the drone’s origin. The incident marks the latest escalation in the ongoing Russia‑Ukraine conflict, highlighting the dangers to civilians operating in mined areas. International observers have urged both sides to protect non‑combatants amid intensified hostilities. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said emergency responders reached the scene within 30 minutes, and three medical teams were dispatched to the injured.

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Russian drone attackUkraine mine workersDnipropetrovsk regioncivil casualtiesconflict escalation