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Russian Drone Strikes Ukrainian Train Near Polish Border

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 6:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

A Russian jet-propelled drone hit a passenger train in Ukraine near the Polish border on Sept. 13.
Ukrzaliznytsia said all 206 passengers were evacuated with no injuries.
Officials said the drone may have targeted a train carrying British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the strike ‘Putin’s terror knocking on EU and NATO doors.’
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened an emergency security meeting, warning the escalation may affect Poland.

History

Historical Context

After Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, Ukrainian railways suffered sabotage that wrecked more than 2,000 km of track and 1,200 bridges, costing $1.5 billion to rebuild. The lingering threat resurfaced on 13 September when a drone struck a passenger train near Poland’s border, prompting EU and Polish leaders, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, to discuss NATO-level security.

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Story summary

A Russian jet-propelled drone hit a passenger train in Ukraine near the Polish border on Sept. 13.
Ukrzaliznytsia said all 206 passengers were evacuated with no injuries.
Officials said the drone may have targeted a train carrying British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the strike ‘Putin’s terror knocking on EU and NATO doors.’
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened an emergency security meeting, warning the escalation may affect Poland.

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