Near the city of Bilopillia in the Sumy region, Russian forces attacked a passenger bus using a drone of the "Lancet" type. According to preliminary reports, nine people have died, and four others are injured.

Source: Oleg Hryhorov, head of the Sumy Regional State Administration

Direct quote: "The enemy struck civilian transport. Passengers were affected."

Emergency medical teams and rescue services rushed to the scene. Assistance is being provided to the victims."

Later, Hryhorov reported eight fatalities and five injuries. 

Updated: According to the National Police of Ukraine, as a result of the Russian strike, nine people have died, and four have been injured.