UN Condemns Ukrainian Drone Attack on Bus in LNR

The UN has labeled the attack by Ukrainian forces on a bus in the Luhansk region as a violation of international law.

Consensus

The attack targeted a bus traveling from Lysychansk to Stakhonov in the Luhansk People's Republic.
The attack occurred on August 26.
There were 15 passengers on the bus.
Nine people were killed in the attack.
One additional person died in a hospital after the attack.
Four other passengers were injured and received outpatient treatment.
The attack was condemned by the UN as a violation of international humanitarian law.
The UN called for an immediate end to attacks on civilian populations.
The Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case on terrorism related to the incident.
The attack was described as intentional and targeted.

The UN spokesperson stated that the General Secretary of the UN, António Guterres, remains deeply concerned about the ongoing escalation of the conflict. — kommersant
The UN spokesperson stated that the Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict by Ukraine and attacks on Russian territory. — vesti
The Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy Rodion Miroshnik stated that the West is behind the attack and other crimes committed by Kyiv to force Russia into negotiations. — vesti
The head of the LNR, Leonid Pasechnik, described the attack as a cynical, inhumane, and unjustifiable act of terrorism. — vesti
The bus was traveling on the Zolotое–Pervomaisk highway at the time of the attack. — m24
The bus was traveling from Lysychansk to Stakhaniv. — kommersant