Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border; no casualties
They publishedWatch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
13 Sept, 14:40ZRussian drone hit Kyiv–Warsaw train near Poland border
First reportThe Guardian · 13 Sept, 14:40Z
Latest reporteuronews.com · 14 Sept, 10:05Z
Span19 hours · 6.3h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
A Russian drone struck a train engine at Yahodyn near Poland; all passengers were evacuated, and no casualties were reported.
Why
The attack followed Boris Johnson and European security officials passing through, while experts said it could signal escalation.
Watch
Attention turns to Ukrainian findings on the strike and whether attacks on rail links near Poland recur.
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Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- A Kyiv–Warsaw passenger train was hit by a Russian drone near the Polish border.
- At least six people were killed and more than 40 injured across Ukraine in overnight attacks.
- Ukraine intercepted 405 drones and four missiles; attacks involved more than 450 drones and missiles.
- The strike caused air raid warnings in Poland and hit a truck near the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing.
- Officials described the incident as Putin’s terror and warned of broader regional implications.
Summary
- Ukraine's rail operator confirmed top Western figures were at Yagodyn station before the attack.
- Among those on board were former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex-CIA Director David Petraeus.
- A Warsaw-bound locomotive was hit; passengers were evacuated and no one was harmed.
- Poland reported a drone strike nearby, with Polish airspace not violated.
- Ukrainian officials called for tougher consequences on Moscow amid the attacks.
Summary
- A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border at Yahodyn.
- The strike hit the engine; all passengers were evacuated, Ukrainian authorities said.
- The attack occurred shortly after Boris Johnson and European security officials passed through.
- No casualties were reported from the incident.
- Experts warn the strike could signal an escalation in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Summary
- Russian strike hits a Warsaw-bound train at Yahodyn station near Poland.
- Only the engine reportedly hit; passengers evacuated, no casualties reported.
- Polish PM Tusk expects Moscow to escalate the war in coming weeks.
- EU officials and Ukraine’s leadership condemn the strike as escalation.
- Other trains nearby carried officials; notable figures described hearing explosions.