On June 3, 2023, a drone strike by the Ukrainian armed forces targeted a passenger bus in Yenakiyevo, located in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), resulting in the tragic deaths of eight civilians. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned this incident as another deliberate attack by the Kiev regime against civilians, emphasizing that such crimes cannot go unpunished and must be thoroughly investigated. He reiterated President Vladimir Putin's stance that accountability for these actions is essential. The bus was reportedly traveling from Podolsk, a town near Moscow, to Simferipol, the capital of Crimea. In response to the attack, the Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code, which pertains to acts of terrorism. When questioned about the potential impact of this attack on the ongoing settlement process in Ukraine, Peskov expressed skepticism, stating that he did not believe the attack would alter the situation. This incident adds to the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, raising concerns about civilian safety.