Russia accuses Ukraine of killing five civilians in drone strike on bus in border region
Russia accused Ukraine of a drone strike on a passenger bus in the Belgorod region that killed five civilians, including a child. The regional governor reported a total of 23 civilians injured, with three in critical condition. Reuters could not independently verify the claims.
- ▪The attack was said to have occurred in the town of Shebekino in Russia's Belgorod region.
- ▪Governor Alexander Shuvayev claimed the drone was operated by Ukrainian forces and resulted in five deaths, four women and a boy.
- ▪He also reported that 23 civilians were injured, with three in critical condition.
- ▪The incident comes amid ongoing cross‑border attacks in the region, which borders Ukraine's Kharkiv oblast, and Reuters was unable to independently confirm the allegations.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing five civilians in drone strike on bus in border regionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jul 20, 2026, 08:42 PMUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 08:42 PMSet as preferred sourceMOSCOW, July 20 - Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of killing five civilians, including a minor, in a drone attack on a bus in Russia's Belgorod region and said three other civilians were in hospital in a critical condition.There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.Alexander Shuvayev, the governor of the Belgorod region, said in a statement on Telegram that 23 civilians had been injured in the attack in total."Today, in the town of Shebekino, a drone operated by...terrorists from Kyiv deliberately and cynically struck a passenger coach," Shuvayev said."It is…
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