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Ukrainian Family Attacked on Swiss Train: Investigation Underway

10/17/2025

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On October 13, a man attacked a Ukrainian family on a train in Switzerland after overhearing them speak Ukrainian.
The assault occurred on a train traveling from Interlaken to Spiez.
The assailant was Aleksandrs Vabiks, a Latvian citizen, who threatened the family verbally and with death threats after hearing Ukrainian.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demanded a Swiss investigation into the incident.
Swiss police confirmed the incident and began an inquiry, with both parties intending to file complaints.

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On October 13, a man attacked a Ukrainian family on a train in Switzerland after overhearing them speak Ukrainian.
The assault occurred on a train traveling from Interlaken to Spiez.
The assailant was Aleksandrs Vabiks, a Latvian citizen, who threatened the family verbally and with death threats after hearing Ukrainian.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demanded a Swiss investigation into the incident.
Swiss police confirmed the incident and began an inquiry, with both parties intending to file complaints.