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Russian drone damages Poland rail crossing, evacuates Boris Johnson train

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 6:21 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Russian drone struck railway tracks at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing, forcing evacuation of a train carrying Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Attack occurred on 13 September 2026 near the Ukraine-Poland border.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said the strike shows a Russian tactic targeting western border crossings.
Polish military confirmed damage to the railway infrastructure at the crossing.
Johnson told GB News he felt unharmed and said Britain will keep standing with Ukraine.

History

Historical Context

In March 2022, Russian missile strikes crippled Ukraine’s railway network, halting freight and passenger services across the country. The Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure reported that 12 kilometers of track near Lviv and 30 percent of national rail capacity were destroyed. Similarly, the September 13 2026 drone hit the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing, prompting Polish military alerts and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha’s warning of border-targeted tactics. These repeated assaults underscore Russia’s strategy to pressure NATO allies, compelling Britain’s Boris Johnson to reaffirm support for Ukraine and prompting heightened EU border security.

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Story summary

Russian drone struck railway tracks at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing, forcing evacuation of a train carrying Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Attack occurred on 13 September 2026 near the Ukraine-Poland border.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said the strike shows a Russian tactic targeting western border crossings.
Polish military confirmed damage to the railway infrastructure at the crossing.
Johnson told GB News he felt unharmed and said Britain will keep standing with Ukraine.

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