Ukraine War: Ukraine: 13 Dead After Russian Attack on Dnipro Train Station

A recent Russian drone strike on a Dnipro railway station in Ukraine has resulted in 13 deaths and at least ten injuries, according to official reports. Governor Olexander Hanscha confirmed the grim toll on Telegram, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as "horrific" on social media. The assault targeted a regular commuter train and a regular passenger train, both of which were in the vicinity.

Zelensky has repeatedly called for continued sanctions against Russia until the war persists, suggesting the need for more stringent measures from the EU, the US, and the G7.

Zelensky shared images and a video depicting the aftermath of the attack, showing injured individuals being transported by rescue teams and unidentified bodies on the railway tracks. The Ukrainian railway company reported that a drone equipped with a jet engine hit a railway platform where the Dnipro-Saporishchshchya train was located.

Despite warnings about heightened danger, people ignored the advice and remained on the tracks. Borys Filatow, the city mayor, referred to the incident as a tragedy, emphasizing that it involved a civilian train. Since over four and a half years of Russia's extensive invasion, Ukraine has been defending itself with assistance from the West, while Moscow has repeatedly targeted trains and railway infrastructure.