Russian drone hits bus in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, several people injured
Photo: Russian FPV drone (Getty Images)
Russia attacks bus with drone
According to Semikin, there were people inside the bus in Zaporizhzhia.
"The drone struck right next to a public transport stop. Preliminary reports indicate three people were injured. They are receiving the necessary medical assistance. Once again, the Russians chose not a military target, but people who were огіе going about their business," the regional administration head said.
Russian drone hits bus in #Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, several people injured pic.twitter.com/G3HAV7GbRY
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) September 17, 2026
Semikin added that the authorities would do everything possible to make roads, public transportation and people safer from Russian drones.
Later, the number of people injured in the drone attack on the bus rose to five.
"All of them have been hospitalized. One of the injured is in serious condition. Medical personnel are doing everything possible to help the people," the official added.
Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported that on the night of September 12, a Russian drone attacked a residential area of Zaporizhzhia. The strike destroyed a house, sparked fires and killed two people.
In addition, Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones on September 11. A 32-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son were injured, while civilian infrastructure was also damaged.
