October 08, 2026
I am appalled by the wave of
attacks killing civilians across Ukraine over the past four
days, including today’s horrifying strike hitting two
public buses that left at least 30 civilians dead in
Kramatorsk, according to local authorities.
The scale
and manner of these attacks — killing and injuring people
on buses, at their homes and work in different areas of the
country — is reprehensible. Since Monday, at least 85
civilians have been reportedly killed and 346 others injured
in Russian strikes.
At the same time, many areas of
Ukraine have been pitched into darkness following a barrage
of long-range strikes on electric substations and power
generation plants. Ukraine already faces emergency and
rolling power outages, even before cold temperatures and
shorter days lead to a surge in demand for
electricity.
I am deeply concerned by reports of
Ukrainian attacks that have killed and wounded civilians in
occupied territory and in Russia.
Civilians are
strictly protected under the laws of war and may never be
attacked. In addition, parties must take constant care to
spare the civilian population. Alleged violations must be
investigated and those found responsible must be held to
account. Deliberate attacks on civilians could amount to war
crimes.
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