Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukrainian train station
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 11:44 · Archive
A Russian drone struck Dnipro train station in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 13 passengers waiting to board.
A jet-powered Russian drone struck a passenger platform at Dnipro train station in eastern Ukraine on Thursday morning, killing at least 13 people and injuring five others. Those killed and injured were waiting to board a regional train to Zaporizhzhia, about two hours' journey south. Images from the scene showed bodies on the platform with police officers nearby. Dnipro's mayor, Borys Filatov, confirmed the incident, calling it a 'tragedy'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strike as 'horrific' and called for 'international action' in response. Ukrainian state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia noted that people had been on the platform 'despite an increased threat warning'.
Russia has targeted Ukrainian railways since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, destroying hundreds of locomotives and killing railway workers and passengers. In response to the escalating threat, Ukraine has begun large-scale passenger evacuations, often while trains are in motion. In September alone, more than 5,800 trains were evacuated due to strike threats, with most evacuations occurring in southern and eastern regions near the front line.
How it is being reported
- ‘Horrific’ Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukraine train stationImages released by Ukrainian emergency services showed bodies on the platform and rescuers helping victims to safety.The Japan Times · 29 Oct, 12:06
- At least 13 killed in 'horrific' Russian drone strike at Ukraine train stationAt least 13 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a busy railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, describing the attack as "horrific" and urging Kyiv's allies not to ease sanctions on Moscow.France 24 · 29 Oct, 11:36
- Ukraine: 13 killed in Russian drone strike on crowded Dnipro train stationA jet-powered drone struck a crowded train platform at a civilian station in Dnipro, killing and injuring passengers who were waiting to board. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attack "horrific."DW News · 29 Oct, 11:33
- Slaughtered on the platform: 13 rail passengers are killed in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian train as Zelensky calls for US actionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Thursday for the United States and Europe to take action following a 'horrific' Russian drone strike.Daily Mail · 29 Oct, 10:55
In this story: Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Borys Filatov · Russia · Ukraine · Dnipro · Zaporizhzhia
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