Russian attacks kill two on Kherson bus and wound seven
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Updated · Euronews · May 2
Russian attacks kill two on Kherson bus and wound seven
6 articles · Updated · Euronews · May 2
Elsewhere in Kherson region, one person was killed and 10 injured, while overnight drone strikes in Kharkiv wounded two residents and damaged a 12-storey apartment block and nearby cars.
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched more than 160 drones at 12 locations, with about 140 intercepted or jammed but around two dozen getting through.
The attacks come as ceasefire efforts stall and Kyiv says its long-range drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, including Tuapse and Perm, have cut Moscow's revenues.
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Russia’s Escalating Drone War on Kherson Civilians: 2,000+ Strikes Since March 2026 and the May 2 Minibus Attacks
Overview
On May 2, 2026, Russian drones struck two minibuses in Kherson, killing two civilians and wounding several others, triggering emergency responses and deepening the humanitarian crisis. These attacks are part of a broader, escalating drone campaign since late 2022, intensifying sharply from March 2026 with thousands of strikes targeting civilians and infrastructure in southern Ukraine. The campaign deliberately spreads terror, described as a "human safari," aiming to demoralize the population and disrupt daily life. Ukrainian air defenses struggle against small, maneuverable drones launched from occupied territories and Belarus, leading to declining interception rates and increased damage to energy networks. President Zelenskyy condemns these strikes as terror and calls for stronger international support to protect civilians and counter the ongoing aerial assault.