Russian drone strikes Ukrainian train near Poland border

A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian train near the Poland border shortly after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and top European officials had passed through the station. The attack targeted a civilian railway, highlighting the ongoing random and senseless assaults Ukrainians face daily, officials said.

The incident took place in western Ukraine, close to the Ukraine-Poland border. It is believed the drone attack may have targeted a diplomatic train, which had left the station earlier than expected due to timetable changes prompted by constant threats of Russian strikes. The Ukrainian rail network remains the main mode of transportation for millions, as all air travel has been suspended since the start of the conflict.

Officials described the attack as part of a broader escalation by Russia, bringing the conflict closer to the borders of the European Union and NATO. The Ukrainian railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, has suffered significant losses, with 1,700 staff members killed since the war began. Experts and officials have urged allies to urgently provide Ukraine with air defence systems to protect critical infrastructure and civilians.

One official said, "This is the kind of random and senseless attack Ukrainians are enduring every day - even on civilian railways." Calls have been made for Britain to lead in supplying the necessary air defences, with demands to "get serious and give them what they need and deserve." The escalation underscores the increasing dangers faced by Ukraine as Russian forces intensify their actions near the border.