Macron calls for more than a local ceasefire after Russian drone strike on Dnipro railway station

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced a Russian drone attack on a railway station in Dnipro on Oct. 29, expressing his sympathies to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian populace. He called for a resolution that extends beyond the limited ceasefire recently reached in Oleshky. Macron deplored Russia's continued refusal of any such proposals, insistence on escalation, and targeting of civilians.

The French leader urged Europe to intensify its endeavors towards a just and enduring peace, compelling Russia to sit at the negotiating table.

On October 29, Russian forces launched a drone assault on the Dnipro railway station, striking a platform where train No. 866, en route from Dnipro to Zaporizhzhia, was halted. At least 14 individuals lost their lives, while 14 endured injuries. Following the railway station strike, additional explosions were observed in Dnipro.

Ukraine's Air Force reported that several Russian jet-powered drones were en route towards the city. Power blackouts were recorded in several areas of Dnipro subsequent to the explosions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy implored the United States and Europe to act firmly against Russia's aggression, tightening sanctions on Moscow.