Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries passed through
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after a diplomatic train carrying high-profile Western officials had passed through. While no casualties were reported, the incident highlights the ongoing risks to civilian infrastructure and diplomatic travel in the region.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the volatile security situation in Ukraine and the potential for escalation involving international dignitaries.
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine- Poland border on Sunday shortly after senior visiting officials — including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden -- passed through, Ukraine's state rail operator said.
Ukraine invasion — explained Witkoff and Kushner call Kyiv talks 'substantive' after Moscow Putin meeting According to Ukrzaliznytsia, a diplomatic train carrying Boris Johnson, Carl Bildt and security advisers from several European Union states had purposely left the station at Yahodyn ahead of schedule. The visitors were on their way back from a security conference in Kyiv.
"It is highly probable that the Russian drone 's intended target was in fact the diplomatic train, which had departed the station earlier than scheduled," the company said in a Telegram post.
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