Russian strike on busy train platform kills at least 14 in Dnipro

On Thursday, Russia launched a strike on a busy train platform in Dnipro, a central Ukrainian city, claiming the lives of at least 14 individuals. Mayor Borys Filatov characterized the attack as a "genocidal war." The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that the blast occurred as people gathered at the railway station platform, resulting in 14 fatalities and 14 additional injuries.

Russia was also responsible for civilian casualties in Kremenchuk, a central Ukrainian city, where three people lost their lives and 15 sustained injuries. In Chernihiv, located in the north of the country, two children perished in the attack, with 23 people sustaining injuries, including a 10-month-old infant. Infrastructure such as houses, shops, and vehicles were also damaged by the strike.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed outrage, questioning the number of terrorist strikes Russia has carried out since sanctions were lifted on certain Russian oligarchs and the energy sector. He called for decisive action from America and Europe, urging stronger sanctions measures. Czech President Petr Pavel condemned the attack as "inexcusable," while French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need to intensify efforts for a just and lasting peace, urging Russia to join negotiations.

Russia's defense ministry attributed the strikes to Ukraine's production of drones and logistical routes used for weapon transportation. Moscow's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, reported that Russia had successfully downed most of the 613 Ukrainian drones intended for Moscow.