Russian occupiers once again shelled a humanitarian bus in Dnipropetrovsk region, attempting to interfere with the evacuation of peaceful residents
On June 28, Russian troops carried out an attack on humanitarian transport in Dnipropetrovsk region, once again demonstrating their criminal actions by using drones equipped with explosives. The incident occurred in the morning, when a humanitarian "Proliska" bus was moving with the goal of evacuating families with young children from territories under forced evacuation — reported the organization’s leader, Yevhen Kaplin, on his official Facebook profile. According to Mr. Kaplin, Russian terrorists used a drone-bomber — a deadly unmanned aerial vehicle — to drop dangerous explosives onto the route of the humanitarian mission. The explosive device, which had fragmentation and blast effects, was dropped literally half a meter from the vehicle. As a result of the attack, the bus sustained significant damage: rear wheels were damaged, the fuel tank was hit, windows shattered, the interior destroyed, and the drive shaft damaged. This once again demonstrates the unhidden cruelty and cynicism of the occupying authorities, who even during the evacuation of civilians resort to the use of weapons of mass destruction. It is important to note that at the moment of the attack, there were no evacuees on the bus — it was moving just behind people who had already received clearance for evacuation and were waiting for their permits safely. The vehicle’s driver remained uninjured but psychologically traumatized due to the brazen attack. Further details will be provided as additional information becomes available, since unpredictability and safety challenges are common in active combat zones. This bold incident once again reveals the level of brutality of Russian occupiers, who do not hesitate to use lethal means even when it comes to saving the lives of civilians. Local authorities and responsible organizations are calling on the international community to increase pressure on the Kremlin, strengthen the protection of humanitarian corridors, and ensure the safe passage of evacuation columns. As stated by "Proliska," the situation in the region remains tense, and evacuation routes are under constant threat. For the second time in recent months, Russian attempts to hinder humanitarian transport have involved "swarogs" fired with drones — dangerous and unpredictable weapons that, during this attack, fulfilled their reckless mission to spread fear and destruction among those seeking to save their lives. Amid these events, there is a particularly urgent reminder of the need for international support and the strengthening of civil protection mechanisms in the conflict zone. Every new attack is not only material destruction and devastation but also another act of cynical irresponsibility with which the occupiers treat human lives.