Russian drones destroy 10 vehicles along Sloviansk–Izium highway, officials warn

The area around the village of Karpivka has been hit especially hard, where Russian forces set fire to a civilian bus.

“It’s not new that the enemy can strike more than 25 kilometers from the line of contact, but these incidents are a troubling signal of danger in this area,” DeepState analysts wrote. “The enemy exploited the geography of the road, finding opportunities to strike from higher elevations where drones can operate more easily.”

Military officials urged civilians and volunteers to take the heightened threat into account when planning routes.

“Last night alone, the Russians struck several cars,” Strelnyk said. “Because of this, it is strongly advised not to travel this route after sunset unless absolutely necessary, and to seek alternative roads whenever possible.”