Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Strike on Bus
Russia says Ukraine used a drone to attack a bus in a town near the border.
Five people, including a little boy, died, and many others were hurt.
Russia says Ukraine did this on purpose, but Ukraine hasn't said anything about it yet.
Both countries usually say they don't attack regular people.
The town where this happened is right next to Ukraine, and it has been attacked many times before.
Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone strike on a bus in the Belgorod region, killing five civilians, including a minor.
The attack injured 23 civilians, with three in critical condition.
Ukraine has not immediately commented on the accusation.
The Belgorod region borders Ukraine's Kharkiv region and has been a frequent target since the start of the conflict in 2022.
Both sides generally deny deliberately targeting civilians.
- Who
- Russian government accuses Ukrainian forces of carrying out the attack.
- What
- A drone strike on a bus in the Belgorod region of Russia.
- When
- July 20.
- Where
- Shebekino, Belgorod region, Russia.
- Why
- Russia claims the attack was deliberate and targeted civilians.
Russian Government
Ukrainian Government
Responsibility for the Attack
Russian Government
Ukraine deliberately carried out the drone strike on a bus in the Belgorod region, killing five civilians, including a minor.
Ukrainian Government
No immediate comment or denial from Ukraine, but both sides generally deny targeting civilians.
- Location of Attack
- Shebekino, Belgorod region, Russia
- Date of Attack
- July 20
- Casualties
- 5 civilians killed (4 women and 1 boy), 23 injured (3 in critical condition)
- Method of Attack
- Drone strike
- Bordering Region
- Kharkiv region, Ukraine