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A Russian drone strike on a bus carrying mineworkers in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least a dozen people on Sunday, Ukrainian authorities reported. The attack came amid ongoing peace negotiation efforts between the warring nations.
The strike injured several more people and sparked a fire that emergency services later extinguished. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, identified the bus as its property and condemned what it called “a large-scale terrorist attack on DTEK mines in the Dnipropetrovsk region.”
“The epicenter of one of the attacks was a company bus transporting miners from the enterprise after a shift in the Dnipropetrovsk region,” the company stated in a Telegram post.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal described the incident as “a cynical and targeted attack on energy sector workers,” noting that it occurred near the Ternivska mine east of Dnipro.
The attack follows recent claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt strikes on the Ukrainian capital and other cities. Ukraine is currently experiencing freezing temperatures, creating additional hardship for its population already struggling with the effects of the ongoing conflict.
In another incident the same day, Russian attack drones injured six people at a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, southern Ukraine. The Ukrainian emergency service reported that the strike sparked a fire in the gynecology reception area, which was later extinguished.
Against this backdrop of continued violence, diplomatic efforts continue to seek an end to the nearly four-year conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the next round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place Wednesday and Thursday in Abu Dhabi.
“We have just had a report from our negotiating team. The dates for the next trilateral meetings have been set: Feb. 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine is ready for substantive talks, and we are interested in an outcome that will bring us closer to a real and dignified end to the war,” Zelenskyy said via Telegram.
These negotiations are part of the Trump administration’s yearlong effort to broker a peace agreement. While both sides have expressed agreement in principle with Washington’s calls for compromise, they remain deeply divided over fundamental issues.
A central point of contention is the fate of Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russian forces, particularly the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas. The parties disagree on whether Russia should withdraw from these areas or retain control, including potentially claiming land it has not yet captured.
Russian top envoy Kirill Dmitriev reported having a “constructive meeting with the U.S. peacemaking delegation” in Florida on Saturday, though officials have revealed few details about the ongoing talks.
The intensification of drone warfare continued overnight, with Ukraine’s air force reporting that Russia launched 90 attack drones, with 14 striking nine locations. Two people were killed in a separate overnight drone strike in Dnipro, according to local administration head Oleksandr Hanzha.
In Kherson, southern Ukraine, Russian shelling early Sunday seriously wounded a 59-year-old woman, the municipal military administration reported.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its forces targeted transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces and said Russian air defenses shot down 21 Ukrainian drones flying over southwestern and western Russia. The ministry did not mention any casualties or damage from these incidents.
The continued attacks underscore the challenges facing peace negotiators as they work toward ending a conflict that has devastated Ukraine’s infrastructure, caused thousands of casualties, and displaced millions since Russia’s full-scale invasion began almost four years ago.
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16 Comments
The continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities are horrifying. I sincerely hope the peace talks next week can pave the way for a ceasefire and a diplomatic resolution to this conflict.
Agreed. Civilians should not be bearing the brunt of this war. A peaceful solution is the only way forward.
This is a devastating attack on Ukrainian workers. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. I sincerely hope the upcoming talks can lead to concrete steps towards peace and an end to the violence.
This attack on energy sector workers is a troubling development. It’s critical that all sides refrain from targeting civilian infrastructure and prioritize protecting human life.
The continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities are deeply troubling. I hope the peace negotiations next week can lead to a meaningful ceasefire and a path towards a diplomatic solution.
Me too. Civilian lives should be the top priority, and I hope both sides can demonstrate a genuine commitment to protecting them.
This is a tragic and senseless attack on Ukrainian workers. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. It’s crucial that peace negotiations continue, despite the ongoing violence.
Agreed. The attack on the mineworkers’ bus is a despicable act that underscores the urgent need for a ceasefire and meaningful diplomatic progress.
The targeting of energy sector workers is a concerning development that underscores the urgent need for a ceasefire and meaningful progress in the peace negotiations. I hope the talks next week can pave the way for a diplomatic solution.
Agreed. Civilian infrastructure and lives should be protected, and both sides need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to finding a peaceful resolution.
This attack on the mineworkers’ bus is a tragic reminder of the human cost of this conflict. I sincerely hope the upcoming talks can pave the way for a lasting peace.
This is a devastating attack on Ukrainian workers. The loss of life is heartbreaking. I hope the upcoming talks can lead to concrete steps towards peace and an end to the bloodshed.
The escalating violence in Ukraine is deeply concerning. I hope the upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine can lead to a diplomatic breakthrough and an end to the conflict.
Me too. Civilians should never be targeted in this way. Both sides need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace and de-escalation.
The targeting of energy sector workers is a concerning development. I hope the peace negotiations next week can make progress and find a way to protect civilian lives.
Absolutely. Civilians should never be caught in the crossfire of this conflict. A ceasefire and diplomatic resolution are essential.