Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukraine Train
A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring others, Ukrainian officials said. The train was carrying more than 200 civilians when at least one carriage was struck during the attack.
Casualties and Damage
Regional prosecutors reported five deaths and multiple injuries after the drone impact. Emergency services responded quickly, extinguishing fires and aiding passengers to safety. The hit caused significant damage to the carriage, forcing the train to stop and evacuate survivors.
Response and Condemnation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as an assault on civilians and condemned it as an act of terror. Officials and rescue teams worked at the site to provide medical care and support to the injured.
Broader Context
The train strike came amid continued Russian drone and missile attacks in other parts of Ukraine that have caused civilian and infrastructure casualties. Ukrainian authorities urged increased international pressure to prevent further attacks on non-combatants.
