Russian Strike in Ukraine Kills 33 in Deadliest Attack This Year

At least 33 people were killed on Thursday when a Russian strike caused two public buses to catch fire in eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities. The attack in Kramatorsk, a city in the Donetsk region, is the deadliest single attack this year. Another 18 people were injured, prompting authorities to shut down the public transport system and urge people to move to safer parts of the country. Vadym Filashkin, the head of the Donetsk region, stated that "The Russians are deliberately targeting civilians." The report provides details on the attack and the ongoing conflict. NBC News continues to cover the war in Ukraine with fact-based reporting. For more, visit NBCNews.com.