GENEVA, October 1. /TASS/. Ukrainian militants have attacked 216 passenger buses since the start of the year, killing 53 people and wounding more than 370, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said at a briefing following his participation in the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

"In many frontline cities, local authorities have been forced to suspend public transportation services. High-capacity passenger buses, company buses used to transport workers, and even trams have become targets of attacks by Ukrainian militants," he said.

"Since the beginning of the year, with a significant increase up to today, Ukrainian militants have attacked 216 passenger buses. As a result of these attacks, 53 civilians were killed on the spot, and more than 370 sustained injuries of varying severity. Among those injured in the attacks were 25 minors, three of whom died," Miroshnik said.