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Russian drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near Polish border

Russian drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near Polish border

Summary

A Russian drone hit a passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw, close to the Polish border, injuring people but causing no deaths on the train. Russia launched more than 450 drones and missiles across Ukraine, killing at least six people and hitting areas near the EU border. Ukraine and Poland increased alerts after the attacks, which targeted infrastructure linked to military supplies.

Key Facts

  • A Russian drone struck a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near the Polish border; no deaths on the train were reported.
  • At least six people died and over 40 were injured in attacks across Ukraine involving over 450 drones and missiles.
  • Ukraine’s air force intercepted 405 drones and four missiles during the attacks.
  • Western Ukraine, usually quieter, was heavily targeted, causing air raid warnings in Poland.
  • A truck near the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing between Ukraine and Poland was also hit.
  • Russia said it targeted infrastructure supporting military cargo from Europe into Ukraine.
  • Ukraine’s foreign minister described the attacks as Russia threatening the EU and NATO.
  • Lithuanian authorities briefly closed Vilnius airport after a drone alert, which was later identified as birds.
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