A Russian drone strike hit a locomotive near the Ukraine-Poland border on September 13, 2026, shortly after a train carrying high-profile international figures passed through the area.
Key facts
- •The strike occurred on September 13, 2026, near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing.
- •Boris Johnson and Carl Bildt had departed the station shortly before the drone hit.
- •Former CIA Director David Petraeus was on a train at the station during the attack.
- •Ukrainian Railways stated they frequently adjust schedules to mitigate strike risks.
- •Over 450 drones and missiles were launched across Ukraine in the overnight offensive.
A Russian drone strike hit a train engine near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on September 13, 2026, according to Ukrainian Railways. The incident occurred shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt departed the Yahodyn station. Ukrainian officials stated it is highly probable the strike intended to target the diplomatic train, which had departed ahead of its original schedule.
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Details of the Strike
Ukrainian Railways reported that another train, carrying former CIA Director David Petraeus, was still at the Yahodyn station when the drone struck. While no casualties were reported, the attack caused significant disruption, including the temporary closure of the border crossing after a separate drone hit a truck less than a mile from Polish territory. Passengers on other trains in the vicinity reported multiple evacuations and being instructed to seek cover in nearby areas as air-raid warnings were issued.
Wider Regional Impact
The strike was part of a broader overnight offensive involving over 450 Russian drones and missiles across Ukraine, which resulted in at least six deaths and more than 40 injuries. Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 405 drones and four missiles. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the attack as an act of terror, noting the proximity of the strikes to the borders of the EU and NATO.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Ukraine, The Hindu.
