Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge

What happened: A Russian glide bomb attack on two civilian buses in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people, Ukrainian rescue officials said. Three more were killed in the village of Bilenke, and 18 were wounded. Key numbers: At least 30 killed in Kramatorsk. Three killed in Bilenke. 18 wounded. 22 killed, including five children, in Pryluky. Why it matters: Donetsk regional head Vadym Filashkin ordered all public transport stopped in Kramatorsk and Slovyansk and urged residents to leave. Zelensky promised a response, and UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced more sanctions on Russia. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Deadly attack surge signals escalating geopolitical conflict, driving high news priority.

Deadly attack surge signals escalating geopolitical conflict, driving high news priority. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.