Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking bus carrying schoolchildren, Kyiv denies it

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1. 14d ago

   Russia and Ukraine Dispute Drone Strike on Belarusian Children's Bus

   Russian officials claim a Ukrainian drone hit a bus carrying Belarusian schoolchildren in the Bryansk region. Ukraine denies the attack and describes the claim as a provocation. President Zelenskyy stated that international experts concluded Ukraine was not involved.

   What's confirmed:

   • A bus carrying a Belarusian children's football team was hit by a drone in Russia's Bryansk region.
   • Russia accused Ukraine of conducting the drone strike.
   • Ukraine's military denied the allegation and called it "false".

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The drone strike caused casualties.
   • Yegor Kovalchuk is the acting governor of the Bryansk region.
   • The attack occurred on Wednesday.
   confidence 90%
2. 15d ago

   Russia and Ukraine Dispute Drone Strike on Belarusian Children's Bus

   Russia claims a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a Belarusian children's football team in the Bryansk region. Ukraine's General Staff denied the attack and called the allegation a provocation. The SBU characterized the incident as a Russian intelligence operation.

   What's confirmed:

   • A drone struck a bus carrying a Belarusian children's football team in Russia's Bryansk region.
   • Ukraine's General Staff denied carrying out the strike.
   • Belarus summoned the Ukrainian envoy following the attack.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A woman accompanying the children was killed and eight others, including six children, were injured.
   • No Ukrainian drones were deployed in the region at the time of the attack.
   • The incident was a Russian intelligence operation.
   confidence 80%