As a result of the artillery shelling of a Ukrainian checkpoint near the settlement of Bugas by the pro-Russian terrorists in the Donetsk region on January 13, one of the shells hit a bus.
11 civilians have been killed, 17 have been injured. We express our sincere condolences to the families and friends of our compatriots who lost their lives and hope for a speedy recovery of those wounded.
The 15th of January is proclaimed a Condolence Day in Ukraine.
A Condolence book will be opened at the Embassy on the 15th and 16th January.