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8 October 2026

More killed in Kramatorsk as Russia targets Ukraine’s transportation system

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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More killed in Kramatorsk as Russia targets Ukraine’s transportation system

Russia’s attacks on trains, buses and ports are paralysing Ukraine’s transport network and endangering civilians.

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