Russian drone strike on Ukrainian train station kills at least 13
The BBC reported that a Russian drone hit a train station in Ukraine, killing at least 13 people.
The BBC reported that a Russian drone hit a train station in Ukraine, killing at least 13 people. Dnipro regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said ten others were wounded, including an 11‑year‑old boy. The attack struck civilian transport infrastructure in the Dnipro region, adding to a series of recent strikes on similar targets. Ukrainian officials have condemned the strike as a breach of international law and warned that such attacks increase pressure on civilians. No further details on the extent of damage or the identities of the victims have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing use of unmanned aerial weapons in the conflict.
Why it matters
The strike shows how the conflict continues to affect civilian sites and raises concerns about the use of drones in warfare.
Key details
- Location
- Ukraine · Europe
- Reported by
- BBC News
- First reported
- Key names
- Russian, Ukrainian, Oleksandr Hanzha
- Section
- World
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