A Russian drone struck a locomotive on an international passenger train bound for Warsaw just two kilometers from the Ukrainian-Polish border, according to Ukrainian rail authorities. The incident, which occurred in the Volyn region near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing, prompted Poland’s armed forces to scramble fighter jets as regional security alarms intensified.
Passenger Train Hit Near Polish Border Crossing
The attack targeted a passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw, hitting the locomotive directly, according to a Telegram statement from Ukrainian railways Ukrzaliznycja. Ukrainian authorities warned the train crew about the incoming threat in advance, which prevented any injuries among the passengers and staff, the rail company reported. Oleksandr Ševčenko, deputy director of Ukrainian railways, confirmed to the broadcaster Suspilne that the strike happened only two kilometers from the Polish frontier, near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing.
Polish Fighter Jets Scrambled as Border Crossings Close
In response to the Russian drone raids across western Ukraine, Poland’s operational command scrambled fighter jets to monitor the situation, according to military reports cited. While the Polish military confirmed that the operations ended without any breach of Polish airspace, Jacek Goryszewski, spokesman for the Polish operational command, told TVN 24 that the security threat was entirely real because the drones attacked targets located just a few kilometers from the national border. Border crossings along the Polish-Ukrainian frontier temporarily suspended operations during the night before reopening, according to the Polish Border Guard via TVN 24, which also noted that an 800-meter-distant truck was hit near the same border area.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Demands Total Sanctions on Moscow
Following the strikes near the border, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha issued an urgent appeal to Western allies to impose full-scale sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Writing on the social media platform X, Sybiha stated that Putin’s terror is knocking directly on the doors of the European Union and NATO. He called on Western partners to completely halt trade with Russia and bar Russian citizens from entering Western nations to ensure Moscow faces unbearable costs for the ongoing war.
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Poland serves as a primary transit hub for Western military and humanitarian aid destined for Ukraine, making the border region a frequent focal point for regional security operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the drone strike the train?
The Russian drone struck a passenger train locomotive in the Volyn region, approximately two kilometers from the Polish border near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing, according to Ukrainian railways.
Did Polish fighter jets respond to the attack?
Yes. The operational command of the Polish armed forces scrambled fighter jets to monitor the airspace during the western Ukraine drone raids, though Warsaw later confirmed no foreign aircraft breached Polish airspace.
Were there any injuries reported from the train strike?
No injuries were reported. Ukrainian authorities issued an early warning to the train crew, allowing them to mitigate the danger before the locomotive was hit.
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