At least 35 people were killed and over 30 others injured across Ukraine in Russian attacks that occurred overnight and into Thursday morning, according to Ukrainian authorities.

These latest strikes follow a pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure and populations, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict's humanitarian impact.

In the Donetsk region city of Kramatorsk, a passenger bus was struck, resulting in at least 30 fatalities and 18 injuries, the city council reported in a statement released Thursday. The council stated that the Russians had targeted a location devoid of any military objective, hitting a passenger bus, a civilian vehicle, and people engaged in daily activities. Public transport in Kramatorsk has since been suspended.

The overnight casualties contributed to a broader death toll, bringing the total from Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 48 hours to at least 60. This follows a particularly deadly Wednesday, when at least 25 people were killed in strikes nationwide, including 22 in an attack on a residential building in Pryluky. Officials confirmed that at least four children were among the victims in Pryluky.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the continued attacks, stating that even after brutal assaults, Russia persisted in striking Ukrainian regions. He highlighted that Russia had targeted an ordinary public transport stop in Kramatorsk with an aerial bomb on Thursday morning.

The attacks underscore the ongoing challenges faced by Ukrainian civilians caught in the conflict. The targeting of public transportation and residential areas suggests a deliberate strategy to inflict casualties on non-combatants, according to Ukrainian officials.

Further details on the extent of damage and the specific types of weaponry used in these latest attacks are still emerging. The Ukrainian authorities are continuing to assess the full impact and provide aid to affected communities.

These events raise persistent questions about accountability for alleged war crimes and the international community's efforts to de-escalate the conflict and protect civilian populations.