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Russian Drone Strikes Train in Ukraine Near Polish Border After Officials Pass

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  • A Russian drone hit a passenger train in Ukraine, 2km from the Polish border.
  • The attack occurred after a train with former UK PM Boris Johnson passed the area.
  • No casualties were reported as 206 passengers were evacuated 15 minutes prior.

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On Sunday, a Russian drone attack targeted a train in Ukraine's Volyn region, just two kilometres from the border with NATO member Poland. The strike damaged the train's engine but caused no casualties, as all 206 passengers were evacuated 15 minutes prior. The incident occurred shortly after a train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other officials had used the same route. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the attack as an attempt to intimidate Western nations supporting Ukraine.

Latest development

A Russian drone struck a passenger train in western Ukraine near the Polish border on Sunday, shortly after a separate train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had passed through the area.

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